Sold98d on market

1535 Forest Ave APT 305

River Forest, IL, 60305 • 60305 • Cook County

$245,000

2Beds

2Baths

1967Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

1-Car Garage

Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Assigned · Garage

Premium Finishes

Walk-In Closet(s)

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About this home

Condo · Built 1967

Spacious and full of potential! This large 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers an inviting layout that lives like a ranch home. Enjoy a generous living and dining room with sliding glass doors leading to a private balcony-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of counter space and cabinetry for everyday convenience. The primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet and private full bath, while the second bedroom is also nicely sized with another full bath just steps away. Additional highlights include elevator access, first-floor laundry and storage rooms, an exercise room, and a garage space. Conveniently located near restaurants, grocery stores, and public transportation. This well-loved home is very livable but offers an excellent opportunity to bring your own updates and ideas. Estate sale-being conveyed as-is.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights private balcony, cabinetry for everyday convenience, and eat-in kitchen as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,203/month

Principal & Interest$1,273

Property Tax$245

Insurance$82

HOA$604

Down payment20% ($49,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.76% rate · 30yr fixed · $196,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeCondominium, Single Family Residence

Year Built1967

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingCentral Air

Parking1 Garage space

HOA$604 monthly

Property

Home typeCondo

Sub-typeCondominium, Single Family Residence

Year built1967

Systems

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingCentral Air

ConstructionBrick

Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Garage

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60305

Annual tax$4,261

Parcel15011030801011

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

HOA$604/mo

Features & details

9 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Elevator

Storage

Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Range

Microwave

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Laundry

In Unit

Accessibility

No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking

Yes

Garage Owned

Detached

Assigned

Garage

Construction

Brick

Lot Features

Common Grounds

Room details

19 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

19×12 ft228 sqft

Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Full)

Bedroom2

Main

16×11 ft176 sqft

Flooring (Carpet)

Bedroom3

Bedroom4

Other

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market98

Est. value$244,000

Est. rent$2,296/mo

Tax rate1.99%

On marketOct 16, 2025

PostedOct 16, 2025

Last sold$245,000

MLS statusClosed

MLS updatedJan 9, 2026

Tour days6

How are the schools in River Forest?

3 schools rated nearby

Willard Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-4

0.4 mi

Roosevelt School

Elementary • Public • 5-8

1.1 mi

Oak Park & River Forest High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.1 mi

Location

River Forest, IL, 60305

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Price history

5 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jan 6, 2026Sold$245,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 30, 2025Contingent$249,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 13, 2025Price Change$249,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 29, 2025Price Change$279,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 16, 2025Listed For Sale$289,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$245,000

Jan 6, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Contingent$249,900

Dec 30, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$249,900

Nov 13, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$279,900

Oct 29, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$289,900

Oct 16, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

24 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 15, 2023$4,261$21,531

Apr 15, 2022$4,065$18,744

Apr 15, 2021$3,965$18,744

Apr 15, 2020$3,999$18,744

Apr 15, 2019$2,677$14,797

Apr 15, 2018$2,531$14,797

Apr 15, 2017$2,554$14,797

Apr 15, 2016$2,176$11,044

Apr 15, 2015$2,069$11,044

Apr 15, 2014$1,922$11,044

Apr 15, 2013$2,666$13,956

Apr 15, 2012$2,776$13,956

Apr 15, 2011$3,619$16,291

Apr 15, 2010$4,168$21,442

Apr 15, 2009$3,794$21,442

Apr 15, 2008$4,068$22,262

Apr 15, 2007$3,960$17,928

Apr 15, 2006$3,716$17,928

Apr 15, 2005$3,342$17,928

Apr 15, 2004$3,436$16,973

Apr 15, 2003$3,305$16,973

Apr 15, 2001$3,031$14,508

Apr 15, 2000$3,004$14,508

Apr 15, 1999$3,004$14,508

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

River Forest, IL • Cook County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$244,000

Est. rent$2,296/mo

30yr rate est.6.76%

Affordability$2,315/mo

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