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$1,200,000
Property Description
River Forest at its finest - a 1920 classic, fully gut-renovated inside and out in 2018 and designed by Margaret Scully of Scully Interiors. 735 Ashland is where historic character meets every modern convenience in an unbeatable center of town location. All-new everything! kitchen, bathrooms, windows, electrical, plumbing, gas, insulation, light fixtures, flooring, tile, AV, custom closets, doors, trim, floors, roof, gutters, stucco, water service, HVAC and so much more. Five Sonos zones inside and out, direct streaming TVs, hardwired speakers and Caseta switches make this a true smart home. The main floor offers generous room sizes that flow effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining, anchored by the central open kitchen with extras like a remote-controlled gas fireplace in the living room and a mudroom with a large custom outfitted closet. The primary suite is a true retreat featuring a vaulted ceiling, custom built-in king bed with under-bed, night table and bridge storage with under cabinet LED lighting, plus two custom closets and a double-sink bathroom. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are spacious with dual exposures, abundant windows and custom closets with built-in dressers. A walk-up attic and dry basement with full bath offer flexible bonus spaces for a home office, recreation room or guest suite. Step outside to a fully fenced yard, professionally landscaped by Hulen and Garrett Design. Enjoy two distinct patio areas, each with its own Sonos zone, generous green space, a new 14'x16' pergola, buried lines for CAT5, gas and electric, direct gas connections for a grill and 5' fire pit, and is outdoor TV-ready. The 2.5-car garage offers great storage and is EV charger ready. Full tear off garage and house roofs done in 2021. Walkable to Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, St. Luke's, the RF Library, RF Tennis Club and both the Metra and El trains - and come Memorial Day, your front yard is the best seat in River Forest. Your dream home awaits!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 735 Ashland Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $14,672 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12658141
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System, Security Cameras, Electronic Air Filters, Internet-Fiber, Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, EV Ready, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: North of Lake, South of Chicago
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
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,276
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2018
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pergola
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 157
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $14,672.11
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 15121050060000
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Schools
Schools serving 735 Ashland 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 | 0.1 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 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
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735 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12658141) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on August 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 735 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.