$899,900

beds

baths

half bath

1,731

square ft

230 Park Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #12219509 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 5/1/2025 at 8:43am

Turnkey; 5-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom Cape Cod home perfectly blends modern living with vintage charm. Renovated top to bottom starting in 2020. Too many updates to call out individually, please see additional info tab for full list of improvements The main level has been opened up and modernized; hardwood throughout, featuring an updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, shaker cabinets, quartz counters and a farmhouse sink. It is open concept to the casual dining area and flows seamlessly to the spacious living room. Boasting a main level primary bedroom and full bath, along with a family room / sunroom with a gas fireplace and heated floors to boot! The second level is also hardwood throughout and features 2 bedrooms, plus a large playroom space, storage and a half bath. The basement has been fully gutted and totally remodeled. Featuring 2 bedrooms, a full bath with heated flooring and curbless entry shower stall, a large rec room space with a wet bar and cabinetry, laundry, new mechanicals and more storage. 1.5 car garage is built like a fortress; fresh epoxy floor coating, a vaulted ceiling and windows. This could be an amazing gym space or just park your car and have room for bikes and lawn care tools. Massive backyard with tons of room for gardening, lounging and activities. Driveway gate provides additional peace of mind. Located on a quiet street; just one block from Washington Triangle and Washington Commons parks; a short walk north to the Metra Depot, Keystone Park; Little League fields, paddle, pickle and tennis courts. A short walk south takes you to downtown Forest Park for restaurants and a craft brewery.1,731 sq ft above grade with an additional 869 sq ft below grade.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

1.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,731

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.2045

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Room Information

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

12x11 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x13 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

9x13 - Basement

Sun Room:

15x11 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

27x13 - Basement Level

Storage:

16x10 - Second Level

Bedroom 5:

10x11 - Basement Level

Play Room:

14x10 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$11,093

Tax Year:

2023

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:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

1.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,731

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.2045

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

12x11 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x13 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

9x13 - Basement

Sun Room:

15x11 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

27x13 - Basement Level

Storage:

16x10 - Second Level

Bedroom 5:

10x11 - Basement Level

Play Room:

14x10 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$11,093

Tax Year:

2023

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: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.254.0200

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230 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 is a single family home which sold for $899,900. 230 Park Avenue features 5 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since January 21st, 2025 and was built in 1949. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt School, and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch. The nearest transit stops include Forest Park CTA Blue line and River Forest Metra Metra Milwaukee District West line.