Sold755d on marketHistoric · 102 yrs
511 Jackson Ave
River Forest, IL, 60305 • 60305 • Cook County
$930,000
$335/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,772Sqft
0.32 acLot
1924Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1924 · 102 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
2 Fireplaces
Family Room · Living Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
755 days on market
Established listing
$335/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1924 · Historic
Sold on the PLN. Gracious, classic Colonial in that perfect, walk-to-everything central River Forest location. Bay windows fill spacious rooms with light throughout this warm, welcoming home. Features include 4 beds on the 2nd floor, 2 full + 1 half updated baths, and 2nd floor laundry. An updated island kitchen opens to the first floor family room. The partially finished, full basement boasts a workroom, optional 2nd laundry or craft room, loads of storage, and plenty of open space for a recreation room and a home gym. A beautifully designed enclosed porch and paver patio overlook the back of this oversized, professionally landscaped 75 x 184 lot, providing casual and formal options for entertaining family and friends. Outbuildings include a brick 2-car garage and a convenient walk-in storage shed. Bonus: the fenced yard is adjacent to River Forest's Bocce Ball court! First showings Friday, January 26.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,739/month
Principal & Interest$4,499
Property Tax$930
Insurance$310
Down payment20% ($186,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $744,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1924
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.32 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1924
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingCentral Air
RoofTile
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces2
Lot0.32 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60305
Annual tax$20,021
Parcel1512213009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Center Hall Plan
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Range Hood
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Upper Level
Fireplace
Family Room
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Other Equipment
Sump Pump
Sprinkler-Lawn
Backup Sump Pump;
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second13×21 ft273 sqft
Bedroom2
Second15×20 ft300 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second11×13 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market755
Est. value$1,149,700
Est. rent$4,432/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$335
On marketMar 18, 2024
PostedMar 18, 2024
Last sold$930,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 19, 2024
Tour days6
Views62
How are the schools in River Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
River Forest, IL, 60305
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 15, 2024Sold$930,000$335MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 14, 1994Sold$375,000$135Public Record
Sold$930,000
Mar 15, 2024•$335/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$375,000
Sep 14, 1994•$135/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$22,088$84,000
Apr 10, 2022$20,021$65,421
Apr 10, 2021$19,310$65,421
Apr 10, 2020$18,937$65,421
Apr 10, 2019$20,735$70,222
Apr 10, 2018$19,628$70,222
Apr 10, 2017$19,575$70,222
Apr 10, 2016$17,889$58,106
Apr 10, 2015$17,534$58,106
Apr 10, 2014$17,530$63,124
Apr 10, 2013$16,865$62,402
Apr 10, 2012$18,311$66,344
Apr 10, 2011$18,013$66,344
Apr 10, 2010$17,556$75,126
Apr 10, 2009$17,134$75,126
Apr 10, 2008$17,638$84,960
Apr 10, 2007$14,762$66,196
Apr 10, 2006$13,675$66,196
Apr 10, 2005$12,977$66,196
Apr 10, 2004$12,419$56,273
Apr 10, 2003$11,883$56,273
Apr 10, 2002$11,417$56,273
Apr 10, 2001$10,072$43,504
Apr 10, 2000$9,969$43,504
Apr 10, 1999$9,160$43,504
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Local context around this listing
River Forest, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60305
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