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1045 Forest Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

4 beds
4 baths
3,527 sqft
11,200 sqft lot
$358 per sqft
1960 build
– on site

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Stunning 4 BR 4 BA Mid-Century Modern Home in the heart of River Forest is completely updated and expanded. Sensitive but creative design by Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects and build-out by the craftsman at Von Dreele Freerksen. The updates included Marvin Windows, Kitchen, bathrooms, roof in addition to geothermal heating and cooling plus solar for total energy efficiency! Sought after open floor plan is accentuated with big windows, skylights, a huge crab orchard stone fireplace and Vermont slate in the main part of the 1st floor. Enjoy the open kitchen layout with island seating. The kitchen flows into the breakfast room with additional cabinetry and patio door for easy access to the BBQ. Large Laundry/Utility room off this space for total convenience. The first floor also features an extra large family room and full bath, which if needed could be used as a first-floor bedroom. The top-floor primary bedroom addition has a walk-in closet, en suite bath, and an office with treetop views. Off the main floor up 4 stairs find three more bedrooms, which include a second primary bedroom with an en suite bath plus a full hall bath, with artful tile. Head downstairs to the partially finished, dugout basement, which awaits your creative ideas. Stubbed for an extra bath this space could be an additional family room, game room, bedroom or two, 2nd home office, or gym. This huge space has ample large windows and ceiling height. There is also a door to the outside. This house can live like a ranch, a big or small home, and is absolutely ideal for entertaining!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12184654 —

The Building

Year Built:

1960
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows,Skylight(s)
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Security System, CO Detectors
Living Area Source:

Plans

Interior

Rooms Total:

11
Room Type:

Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Office
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3527

Location

Directions:

Lathrop (N) to Augusta (W) to Forest (N) to 1045
Location:

90891
Location:

25752

The Property

Parcel Number:

15013080370000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

80 X 140
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

21105

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiant, Geothermal
Cooling:

Central Air, Geothermal

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Green Energy Efficient:

Photovoltaic/Solar System, Geothermal Heating/Cooling System
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Willard Elementary School
Elementary School District:

90
Middle Or Junior School:

Roosevelt School
Middle Or Junior School District:

90
High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High School District:

200

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Driveway
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$265/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/25/24 Nov 25, 2024	Sold	MRED	$1,265,000	-7.3%
11/18/24 Nov 18, 2024	Pending	MRED	$1,365,000
10/19/24 Oct 19, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,365,000

House Sold on 11/25/2024

$1,265,000

Listing provided by broker:

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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1045 Forest Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305