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 20 single family homes with an average list price of $981,490 and 17 condos/townhomes with an average list price of $289,912. The average annual property tax for River Forest is $13,368.
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 |
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 | Median Price | |
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1005 Bonnie Brae 1005 Bonnie Brae Place is a 35 unit condo building built in 1970. 1005 Bonnie Brae Place is located in River Forest, Illinois west of Harlem Avenue and north of Augusta Street. Read more |
$462,000 |
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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. |
$240,000 |
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1100 N. Harlem 1100 N. Harlem Avenue is a 28 unit condo building built in 1955. 1100 N. Harlem Avenue is located in River Forest, Illinois. |
$146,450 |
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1114 N. Harlem 1114 N. Harlem Avenue is a 28 unit condo building built in 1953 1114 N. Harlem Avenue is located in River Forest, Illinois south of Division Street. Read more |
$125,000 |
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1128 N. Harlem 1128 N. Harlem Avenue is a 12 unit condo building built in 1953. 1128 N. Harlem Avenue is located in River Forest, Illinois. |
$234,950 |
Station | Line | Address | |
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River Forest | Union Pacific / West Line (UP-W) | 8001 W. Central Avenue |
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New Homes with a Master Bedroom on the 1st Floor in River Forest: June 7th to June 13th - June 14, 2025 River Forest had only 1 new home for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the week of Saturday, June 7 to Friday, June 13, and it ... continue reading |
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New Homes For Sale This Week in River Forest: June 6th to June 12th - June 13, 2025 River Forest had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, June 6 to Thursday, June 12, including including 1 single family home with a list price of ... continue reading |
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Least Expensive Homes For Sale in River Forest: June 12th - June 12, 2025 The following are the least expensive homes currently for sale in River Forest as of Thursday, June 12, including 22 single family homes with an average list price of $968,627. ... continue reading |
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Homes Just Sold in River Forest: June 3rd to June 9th - June 10, 2025 River Forest had 7 sales during the week of Tuesday, June 3 to Monday, June 9, including including 5 single family homes with an average list price of $1,084,000 and ... continue reading |
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New Homes with In-ground Swimming Pools in River Forest: June 1st to June 7th - June 8, 2025 River Forest had only 1 new home for sale with an in-ground swimming pool during the week of Sunday, June 1 to Saturday, June 7, and it was a single ... continue reading |
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 |