$749,900

beds

baths

half bath

2,000

square ft

551 William Street

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Contingent / MLS #12308908 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 4/14/2025 at 12:43pm

This is your amazing opportunity for River Forest living, yet only a couple blocks from Oak Park/ RF dining and shopping + the Green line El and Metra. This 2 1/2 story stucco beauty has Prairie influences and sits on a 50 x 147 lot with a private driveway and beautiful perennial plantings front and back. You will enjoy coffee or dining al fresco on the back deck, and the security of a newer roof, gutters and Fascia (2018). Zoned AC was installed 2005 and a new boiler and hot water heater (2020/21) make for year-round comfort. On the main level you will appreciate hardwood floors, a large front living room and adjoining dining room - open to the Cherry/Granite/Stainless kitchen, an enclosed front porch and rear family room + back entry with a 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms - one with access to the partially finished attic space, and one with an adjoining office. There is a full bath here, as well as in the partially finished basement that doubles as a recreation room and guest space. This home has many new appliances, smart thermostats, and sits graciously mid-block. Come imagine your best life in this sweet house.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.,Traditional

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,000

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22x15 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

15x11 - Main

Family Room:

11x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x8 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

18x15 - Third Level

Office:

11x10 - Second Level

Family Room - Down:

22x16 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

16x10 - Basement Level

Enclosed Porch:

18x8 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,696

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:

American 4-Sq.,Traditional

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,000

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22x15 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

15x11 - Main

Family Room:

11x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

18x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x8 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

18x15 - Third Level

Office:

11x10 - Second Level

Family Room - Down:

22x16 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

16x10 - Basement Level

Enclosed Porch:

18x8 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$13,696

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: Beyond Properties Realty Group

Listing Office Phone: 708.386.1366

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