827 Forest Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

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$870,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,522 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Lovely River Forest home with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a huge yard. Freshly painted interior, recently updated kitchen, large bedrooms, great natural light, updated light fixtures, and hardwood floors. The home is complimented with a large semi finished basement with a separate laundry and furnace room. Tons of storage. Great Florida room off the rear of the home. This home is ready for your finishing touches and imagination.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 827 Forest Ave

General

Sold For: $870,000
Taxes: $18,529 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12370420
Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: River Forest
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Chicago Av. to Forest - north to 827

School Information

School District: 90
Midd School District: 90
Elementary School: Willard 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

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,522
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1969
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.2227
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 194

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1969
Tax Amount: $18,529.2
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 15013200060000

Listed by Southport Realty Group, LLC
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Schools

Schools serving 827 Forest 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	0.4 mi
Willard Elementary School, River Forest, IL 1250 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305	PK-4	0.6 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302	9-12	1.7 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 827 Forest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/22/2025

Sold

$870,000

-0.57%

MLS

6/12/2025

Listed

$875,000

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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.

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Just Listed

$475,000

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Multi-Family
Active
Updated 3 hours ago

5
Total Beds

Listed by Andrea Bonnie Routen (708) 544-8440

2402 N 77th Ct, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$349,900

2402 N 77th Ct Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Single Family
Active
Updated 3 days ago

3
Beds
1
Total Bath
1,100
Sq. Ft.

Listed by The Carmen & Tony Team (773) 457-2495

1501 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$729,900

Open House

1501 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Single Family
Active
Updated 1 day ago

7
Beds
4
Total Baths
3,700
Sq. Ft.

7214 W Wrightwood Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$154,900

7214 W Wrightwood Ave #1S Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Condo
Active
Updated 2 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath

443 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$25,000 (-5.68%)

$414,900

443 Ferdinand Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Single Family
Active
Updated 1 day ago

4
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,442
Sq. Ft.

35 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 - Photo 1

35 Elgin Ave #A Forest Park, IL 60130

Townhouse
Active
Updated 19 hours ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths

7234 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$9,000 (-7.26%)

$115,000

7234 W North Ave #1005 Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Condo
Active
Updated 1 day ago

1
Total Bath
450
Sq. Ft.

7212 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$2,350 (-1.54%)

$149,900

7212 Jackson Blvd #2E Forest Park, IL 60130

Condo
Active
Updated 3 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath

7911 Oak Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

Sold

$905,000

7911 Oak Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
4
Total Baths
2,259
Sq. Ft.

755 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

Sold

$900,000

755 Franklin Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2,183
Sq. Ft.

[Address not provided], River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

Sold

$800,000

[Address not provided] River Forest, IL 60305

Single Family
Closed
Updated 13 days ago

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,726
Sq. Ft.

934 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 - Photo 1

Sold

$950,000

934 Jackson Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
2,251
Sq. Ft.

827 Forest Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12370420) is a Single Family property that was sold at $870,000 on July 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 827 Forest 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.

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