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River Forest, Illinois, Real Estate
River Forest is a village in Cook County, Illinois, a suburb northwest of downtown Chicago. Two universities are located in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. According to the 2010 census, the population was 11,172.
River Forest currently has 73 single family homes with an average list price of $914,975 and 33 condos/townhomes with an average list price of $381,726. The average annual property tax for River Forest is $12,476.
Current Homes for Sale
Multi-UnitHomes 0 no homes
Lots /Land 0 no homes
AdultCommunities 0 no homes
Schools
| School | District | Grade Level | Grades |
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| Lincoln Elementary School | 90 | Elementary | P-4 |
| Willard Elementary School | 90 | Elementary | P-4 |
| Roosevelt School | 90 | Middle | 5-8 |
| Oak Park and River Forest High School | 200 | High | 9-12 |
What's Hot & What Not
Using the absorption rate, we can determine how long it's taking for homes to sell and which price points are selling the fastest in River Forest, i.e. what's hot and what's not.
See What's Hot & What's Not in River ForestBuildings/Subdivisions
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1010 N. Harlem 1010 N. Harlem is a 20 unit condo building built in 1967. 1010 N. Harlem is located in River Forest, Illinois. |
$155,000 |
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1417 Bonnie Brae 1417 Bonnie Brae is a 19 unit condo building built in 1973. 1417 Bonnie Brae is located in River Forest, Illinois north of Greenfield Street and west of Harlem Avenue. Read more |
$170,000 |
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1535 Forest 1535 Forest Avenue is a 28 unit condo building built in 1962. 1535 Forest Avenue is located in River Forest, Illinois south of North Avenue. |
$166,000 |
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1535 Park 1535 Park is a 20 unit condo building built in 1965. 1535 Park is located in River Forest, Illinois just south of North Avenue. |
$219,250 |
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21 Forest 21 Forest Avenue is a 29 unit townhouse community built built in early 2020. 21 Forest Avenue is located in River Forest, Illinois. |
Metra Stations
| Station | Line | Address | ||
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| River Forest | Union Pacific / West Line (UP-W) | 8001 W. Central Avenue | View commute |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Beds | Baths | Sq. Ft. | Year | Subdivision | Sold | ||
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Mar 26, 2020 | 711 Forest Ave. | 3 | 1.1 | 2,412 ft2 | 2.5 | 1918 | $602,500 | |
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Mar 24, 2020 | 7575 Lake St. #3C | 2 | 2 | 2,165 ft2 | 1 | 1980 | $503,000 | |
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Mar 23, 2020 | 18 Ashland Ave. | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | $455,500 | ||
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Mar 20, 2020 | 1551 Monroe Ave. #2 | 2 | 1 | 1,022 ft2 | 0 | 1952 | $70,000 | |
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Mar 20, 2020 | 1430 N. Harlem Ave. #F | 2 | 1.1 | 1,044 ft2 | 0 | 1951 | $213,000 | |
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Mar 20, 2020 | 1515 Clinton Pl. | 4 | 1.1 | 1,713 ft2 | 2 | 1952 | $410,000 | |
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Mar 20, 2020 | 1417 Bonnie Brae Pl. #4D | 2 | 2 | 1,335 ft2 | 0 | 1973 | 1417 Bonnie Brae | $209,000 |
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Mar 18, 2020 | 947 Jackson Ave. | 6 | 5.1 | 6,473 ft2 | 3 | 1932 | $749,000 | |
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Mar 13, 2020 | 7614 Washington Blvd. | 3 | 2 | 1,607 ft2 | 1 | 1927 | $482,500 | |
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Mar 10, 2020 | 31 Franklin Ave. | 3 | 2.1 | 2,007 ft2 | 3 | 1920 | $550,000 |
We helped over 300 families buy and sell homes last year.
The HomesByMarco team are experts. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, give us a call today at 888-32-MARCO.
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Market Trends
River Forest home sales for the month of February decreased in volume by 44.4% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 32.3% from $291,000 to $385,000. The number of Single Family homes sales stayed the same, while the median sale price decreased by 39.8% from $1,075,000 to $647,000. Condo/townhome sales decreased by 66.7%, while the median sale price decreased by 37.6% from $208,500 to $130,000.
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$556,750
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$575,000
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$529,500
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$500,000
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| February | Year to Date (Jan 1 - March 29) | |||||
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| 2019 | 2020 | % Change | 2019 | 2020 | % Change | |
| Homes Sold | 9 | 5 | -44.4% | 28 | 35 | +25% |
| (Single Family) | 3 | 3 | 0% | 18 | 23 | +27.8% |
| (Condos/Townhomes) | 6 | 2 | -66.7% | 10 | 12 | +20% |
| Median Sale Price | $291,000 | $385,000 | +32.3% | $622,950 | $555,000 | -10.9% |
| (Single Family) | $1,075,000 | $647,000 | -39.8% | $670,000 | $700,000 | +4.5% |
| (Condos/Townhomes) | $208,500 | $130,000 | -37.6% | $208,500 | $211,000 | +1.2% |
| Days on Market | 34 | 82 | +141.2% | 67 | 33 | -50.4% |
| (Single Family) | 1 | 7 | +600% | 45 | 33 | -26.7% |
| (Condos/Townhomes) | 91 | 85 | -6.6% | 81 | 36 | -55.9% |
Nearby Parks
| Park | Amenities | |
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Centennial Park 719 Lathrop Avenue |
Baseball Diamonds Soccer Fields Softball Fields |
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Constitution Park 7715 Greenfield St. |
Baseball Diamonds Field Ice Skating Rink Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields |
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Keystone Park 498 Keystone Avenue |
Baseball Diamonds Batting Cages Parking Playground Sled Hill Soccer Fields Softball Fields Tennis Courts |
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Memorial Parkway Lake Street west of Monroe Avenue |
Bocce Courts |
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Washington Commons Park 222 Forest Avenue |
Baseball Diamonds Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields |
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