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Property Description
Situated in South River Forest with easy access to Madison Ave, this charming ranch has been lovingly updated and is move-in ready. Fresh landscaping and a new front door welcome you inside, while recently refinished horizontal plank parquet flooring sets the tone throughout the home. The open living and dining rooms flow seamlessly into the updated kitchen, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers 42" upper cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large window overlooking the street, and new built-ins that add both storage and functionality. At the back of the home are two spacious bedrooms with new corner windows that fill the rooms with natural light. The full bathroom was recently remodeled with new tile flooring, vertical shower tile, a marble-topped vanity, toilet, storage cabinet and elegant gold accents, creating a polished, designer-style retreat. The recently finished basement doubles your living space with new LVP flooring, updated electric, and recessed lighting. Enjoy a large family room and play area, a separate office currently used as a 3rd bedroom, a workout/furnace room, and a dedicated laundry and storage room, with room to add a second full bath in the future if desired. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new Lennox furnace and air conditioner. Outside, the impressive 178-foot-deep lot offers abundant green space and a new paver patio. The garage and newly poured parking pad allow for two off-street parking spaces. Located in the highly regarded River Forest School District 90 and OPRF High School District 200, this home also offers excellent commuter access to the River Forest Metra and the Forest Park Blue Line. Leave the cars at home and enjoy the walkability of this South River Forest location, close to restaurants, shops, coffee, parks, and beloved community events in both River Forest and Forest Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 17 Ashland Ave
General
- Sold For: $575,000
- Taxes: $8,460 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12585439
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Between Madison and Washington. West of Des Plaines Ave.
School Information
- School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Roosevelt School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 864
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 178
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $8,460
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15123220170000
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Schools
Schools serving 17 Ashland Ave
School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest, IL 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | PK-4 | 0.6 mi |
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | 5-8 | 0.9 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 17 Ashland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/28/2026
Sold
$575,000
18.56%
MLS
3/12/2026
Listed
$485,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
17 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12585439) is a Single Family property that was sold at $575,000 on April 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 17 Ashland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Forest? You can browse all River Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

