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$1,585,000 Contingent
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Full Property Details for 542 Jackson Ave
General
- Price: $1,585,000
- Taxes: $19,850 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681466
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Lawn Sprinkler
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: River Forest
- Driving Directions: Lake Street to Jackson Avenue and go north to 542.
School Information
- School District: 90
- Elem School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- High School District: 200
- 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, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,204
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 183
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $19,850.66
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15122120140000
Listed by P.M. Walsh & Co.
Schools serving 542 Jackson Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | 5-8 | 0.2 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest, IL 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
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542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12681466) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 542 Jackson Avenue is currently listed for $1,585,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 542 Jackson 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.

