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Property Description
Welcome to this classic 3 story brick colonial home on a 75' x 183' with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The foyer welcomes everyone to your new home. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning professionally designed kitchen with Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher & under the counter microwave. There is a fantastic mud room with additional custom cabinetry for all your needs. You will love the stately living room with a wood burning fireplace, built in corner cabinets & wonderful natural lighting. Two sets of doors lead to the fantastic sunroom on the north side of the home. Enjoy the separate dining room with family & friends. The 2nd floor has a wonderful primary suite, custom bath with a heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional large bedrooms & a tandem room plus a full bath on the 2nd floor and a convenient laundry chute! The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with a full bath with heated flooring and double sinks. The full finished basement with built-ins makes for a fun family room. Plus a separate room now used as an exercise room. The full size laundry room is just what you want. The fenced backyard is a dream! Side drive to a 2 1/2 car garage. Tear off roof & tuckpointing done in 2025. Tankless water heater 2022. Zoned A/C with gas hot water heat. Front lawn sprinkler system. Eveready Flood control system.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 542 Jackson Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,585,000
- Taxes: $19,850 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681466
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- 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
- Driving Directions: Lake Street to Jackson Avenue and go north to 542.
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, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15122120140000
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Schools
Schools serving 542 Jackson Ave
School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| 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 |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12681466) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,585,000 on July 27, 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.