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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,418 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 14 hours ago
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Welcome home! This fresh and charming three-bedroom, 1.5-bath Victorian beautifully blends timeless character with modern convenience in the heart of historic downtown Riverside. Sun-filled living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, while the spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Ten-inch baseboards and restored original wood windows add warmth and authentic historic appeal throughout. Enjoy relaxing on the rear porch overlooking the fenced yard, plus the convenience of a driveway with two exterior parking spaces. Just steps to downtown Riverside shopping and dining, Riverside Elementary and Junior High Schools, Riverside Brookfield High School, the Metra train to downtown Chicago, with Brookfield Zoo and forest preserves nearby-this is a wonderful opportunity to make Riverside home.

Full Property Details for 124 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $399,000
  • Taxes: $8,231 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12601601
  • Updated: 3/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Train, Flood Zone

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Riverside
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Riverside
  • Driving Directions: First Avenue to Forest East

School Information

  • School District: 96
  • Elem School District: 96
  • Midd School District: 96
  • High School District: 208
  • Middle School: L J Hauser Junior High School
  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
  • Private School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Victorian
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,418
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 51 x 105 x 52 x 104
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1886
  • Tax Amount: $8,231.01
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 15352040170000
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
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Schools serving 124 Forest Ave

School Districts:Riverside School District 96, Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208
NameGradesDistance
Central Elementary School, Riverside, IL
61 Woodside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
PK-50.2 mi
Hollywood Elementary School
3423 Hollywood Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513
PK-50.5 mi
A F Ames Elementary School
86 Southcote Road, Riverside, IL 60546
PK-50.9 mi
L J Hauser Jr High School
65 Woodside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
6-80.2 mi
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, IL 60546
9-120.3 mi
Blythe Park Elementary School
735 Leesley Road, Riverside, IL 60546
PK-51 mi
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Price & Sales History for 124 Forest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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3/25/2026
Listed
$399,000
53.46%
MLS
8/26/2014
Sold
$260,000
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Tax History for 124 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,897
21%
$28,000
37%
2022
$6,537
4%
$20,486
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2021
$6,314
2%
$20,486
—
2020
$6,189
-12%
$20,486
-12%
2019
$7,014
3%
$23,358
—
2018
$6,806
3%
$23,358
—
2017
$6,605
20%
$23,358
29%
2016
$5,491
3%
$18,090
—
2015
$5,322
1%
$18,090
—
2014
$5,250
-13%
$18,090
-17%
2013
$6,013
1%
$21,903
—
2012
$5,961
—
$21,903
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124 Forest Avenue, Riverside, IL 60546 (MLS# 12601601) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 124 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on March 25, 2026. This property is listed by Sheila Gentile from our La Grange Office.Want to learn more about 124 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Riverside? You can browse all Riverside real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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