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Property Description
Beautiful sun-filled home sits on a 230-foot-deep lot. This rarely available, meticulously rebuilt property includes all NEW INFRASTRUCTURE! Bright sunny kitchen with center island leads to breakfast area, family room, and a large 13X11 enclosed screened deck and 9X9 unscreened porch overlooking the yard. The spacious primary suite boasts an elegant full bath, including a separate walk-in shower, soaking tub, and double vanity! Enjoy morning coffee on your 10X9 outdoor deck with expansive tree-top views! Two other 2nd-floor B/R's also offer a large 16X10 shared outdoor deck! Convenient 2nd floor laundry. Generous sunlit 3rd floor with two added bedrooms and a quant sitting area perfect for homework or home office space. Semi-finished basement is bright with above-grade windows for added living space including a large rec room, bonus room, half bath, and storage! Finishes chosen by Designer, Sanem D'Angelo with Studio Sanem. Side drive to new 3 car garage! All new Anderson windows. Generac generator adds peace of mind! 3 heat sources! A boiler and 2 gas-forced air furnaces provide redundant heat! Blown-in spray foam insulation, 5/8" drywall, all new headers, and 4 steal I-beams! A short commute to Downtown Chicago, and O'Hare Airport! Close to Metra, schools, library, and Thatcher Woods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 531 Thatcher Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,225,000
- Taxes: $19,803 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12161437
- Added to Site: 520 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Generator, Multiple Water Heaters, Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: North of Lake Street, South of Chicago Avenue.
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, Steam, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,982
- Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 230
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $19,803.74
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15112090180000
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Schools
Schools serving 531 Thatcher 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 | 0.3 mi |
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 531 Thatcher Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/02/2025
Sold
$1,225,000
-7.55%
MLS
3/04/2025
Price Reduced
$1,325,000
-5.02%
MLS
10/03/2024
Listed
$1,395,000
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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.
531 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12161437) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,225,000 on May 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 531 Thatcher 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.

