$1,200,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,276

square ft

735 Ashland Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #12658141 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 8/5/2026 at 6:03am

River Forest at its finest - a 1920 classic, fully gut-renovated inside and out in 2018 and designed by Margaret Scully of Scully Interiors. 735 Ashland is where historic character meets every modern convenience in an unbeatable center of town location. All-new everything! kitchen, bathrooms, windows, electrical, plumbing, gas, insulation, light fixtures, flooring, tile, AV, custom closets, doors, trim, floors, roof, gutters, stucco, water service, HVAC and so much more. Five Sonos zones inside and out, direct streaming TVs, hardwired speakers and Caseta switches make this a true smart home. The main floor offers generous room sizes that flow effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining, anchored by the central open kitchen with extras like a remote-controlled gas fireplace in the living room and a mudroom with a large custom outfitted closet. The primary suite is a true retreat featuring a vaulted ceiling, custom built-in king bed with under-bed, night table and bridge storage with under cabinet LED lighting, plus two custom closets and a double-sink bathroom. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are spacious with dual exposures, abundant windows and custom closets with built-in dressers. A walk-up attic and dry basement with full bath offer flexible bonus spaces for a home office, recreation room or guest suite. Step outside to a fully fenced yard, professionally landscaped by Hulen and Garrett Design. Enjoy two distinct patio areas, each with its own Sonos zone, generous green space, a new 14'x16' pergola, buried lines for CAT5, gas and electric, direct gas connections for a grill and 5' fire pit, and is outdoor TV-ready. The 2.5-car garage offers great storage and is EV charger ready. Full tear off garage and house roofs done in 2021. Walkable to Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, St. Luke's, the RF Library, RF Tennis Club and both the Metra and El trains - and come Memorial Day, your front yard is the best seat in River Forest. Your dream home awaits!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

American 4-Sq.

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,EV Ready,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage Faces Side,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

5.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,276

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x22 - Main

Dining Room:

14x15 - Main

Kitchen:

9x22 - Main

Family Room:

13x23 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

12x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x22 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x22 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Attic:

22x49 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

18x21 - Basement Level

Mud Room:

7x6 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

7x14 - Basement Level

Foyer:

7x12 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$14,672

Tax Year:

2024

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.

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,EV Ready,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage Faces Side,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

5.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,276

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x22 - Main

Dining Room:

14x15 - Main

Kitchen:

9x22 - Main

Family Room:

13x23 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

12x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x22 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x22 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Attic:

22x49 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

18x21 - Basement Level

Mud Room:

7x6 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

7x14 - Basement Level

Foyer:

7x12 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$14,672

Tax Year:

2024

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: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 773.697.5555

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