$680,000

beds

baths

1,841

square ft

520 River Oaks Drive

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #11377572 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 10/1/2025 at 10:43am

THIS CUSTOM MARTIN BRAUN 1950'S BRICK RANCH HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED AND IS THE ULTIMATE IN CONTEMPORARY SOPHISTICATION. THE STYLE CHOICES ARE PERFECTION WITH A REAL ATTENTION TO DETAIL. INTERIOR FINISHES ARE TASTEFUL AND CURRENT. THE KITCHEN IS A SHOW STOPPER- STYLISH & LARGE WITH 2 OVERSIZED WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE BACK YARD. OH, AND WAIT TIL YOU EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOOR SPACE. THERE IS A NATURAL BLUESTONE PATIO SURROUNDED BY AN AMAZING, LUSH BACKYARD WITH BERMS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING..ALL BACKING TO FOREST PRESERVE. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU'RE IN YOUR VACATION HOME AND YET ITS JUST 10 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND MOSTLY NEW WINDOWS. THIS HOME IS AN EASY 5-MINUTE WALK TO METRA. GREAT HOME TO EITHER START OUT IN OR END UP IN--A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO CONDO OR TOWNHOUSE LIVING.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,841

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.2511

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

21x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x13 - Main

Kitchen:

18x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x14 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Mud Room:

13x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$14,406

Tax Year:

2020

Location

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,841

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.2511

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

21x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x13 - Main

Kitchen:

18x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x14 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Mud Room:

13x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$14,406

Tax Year:

2020

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Listing Office: RE/MAX In The Village

Listing Office Phone: 708.386.1400

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