Primary on Main
Address
739 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL
Price
$ 699,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12691402
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCOOK
- CityRiver Forest
- AreaRiver Forest
- Zip60305
- Style
- Year Built1912
- Taxes$ 14292
- Price$ 699,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage1525
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
RARE OPPORTUNITY now with a $30.000 listing price reduction to make this home yours. This charming home, located on one of River Forest's highly sought-after blocks, is available after 50 years. With mature trees on its 50'x200' foot lot and located mere blocks from top-rated schools, library, parks, transportation and other amenities, this storybook cottage home with large rooms and beamed ceilings offers an unbeatable location with room to live, expand or build anew. With character, large yard, side driveway and location, the potential is nearly limitless.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Roosevelt School Middle School | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/12/2026 | Listed $729,000 |
| 8/14/2026 | 5$699,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1525 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Steam |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Possession | Closing |
| Appliances | Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Construction Materials | Shingle Siding |
| Year Built | 1912 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Township | River Forest |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Cook |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Chicago Avenue south to property or Lake Street north to property |
| High School | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
| City | River Forest |
| High School District | 200 |
| MLS Area | River Forest |
| Elementary School | Lincoln Elementary School |
| Tax Annual Amount | 14292.18 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Roosevelt School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 90 |
| Elementary School District | 90 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Beamed Ceilings,Separate Dining Room,Pantry |
|---|---|
| Basement | Unfinished,Full |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Office |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Lot Dimensions | 50x200 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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