$1,100,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,119

square ft

605 Ashland Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Contingent / MLS #12345440 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 5/13/2025 at 9:43pm

Long-time owners have spent years renovating this classic Victorian beauty from top to bottom! You'll appreciate the wrap around porch, character (natural woodwork, crown mouldings and hardwood floors), thoughtful improvements (remodeled Kitchen and Baths), flexible floor plan and much sought after location. Double parlour woodburning fireplace has marble surround & threshold and is flanked by custom built-ins, spacious formal dining room and a kitchen/breakfast room with custom cherry cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, stainless appliances, granite counters, pendant lighting, island with bar seating and plenty of space for a large table, and leads out to the deck and yard. 2.5 car garage with built-in shelves and loft storage. Basement waterproofing & updated electric 2024, custom windows approx 2018, furnace & central air conditioning 2017, 3rd floor furnace 2016. This one is a real beauty!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame,Plaster

Basement:

Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Full

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:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,119

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

27x16 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

18x13 - Main

Family Room:

24x12 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

19x15 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x9 - Second

Bedroom 5:

13x9 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

35x23 - Basement Level

Sitting Room:

16x14 - Third Level

Breakfast Room:

18x9 - Main Level

Deck:

11x11 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$20,814

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:

Lincoln Elementary School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame,Plaster

Basement:

Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Full

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:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,119

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

27x16 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

18x13 - Main

Family Room:

24x12 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

19x15 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x9 - Second

Bedroom 5:

13x9 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

35x23 - Basement Level

Sitting Room:

16x14 - Third Level

Breakfast Room:

18x9 - Main Level

Deck:

11x11 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$20,814

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Lincoln Elementary 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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