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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,956 sqft

36 Forest Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1896Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in heart of historic Riverside, two blocks from top schools & Metra. Victorian in move-in condition w/ auth. oak trim, open staircase, pocket door, and solid oak floors. Eat-in kitchen with quality cabinetry. Updated elect, plumbing, lighting, vinyi siding / windows & hi-efficiency furn / water htr. Cedar closets, huge walk up attic and basement w/ some finish. Paver drive & patio w/ est. Landscaping.Located in heart of historic Riverside, two blocks from top schools & Metra. Victorian in move-in condition w/ auth. oak trim, open staircase, pocket door, and solid oak floors. Eat-in kitchen with quality cabinetry. Updated elect, plumbing, lighting, vinyi siding / windows & hi-efficiency furn / water htr. Cedar closets, huge walk up attic and basement w/ some finish. Paver drive & patio w/ est. Landscaping.

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    • Listed by: Michael 888.276.9959 mberg@bergproperties.com • Berg Properties
    Listing closed: 09/16/2011 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07823040
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $525,000

    Avg days on market

    53

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.3%

    Riverside, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    1

    $381,000

    Sold 02/12/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,182
    Square Feet
    0.40
    Acres
    $575,000 | 253 Northwood Road, Riverside, IL 60546
    2

    $575,000

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    Bedrooms
    1,939
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/26
    3

    $385,000

    Sold 07/31/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    1,199
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    $622,500 | 245 East Quincy Street, Riverside, IL 60546
    1/36
    4

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    4
    Bedrooms
    1,873
    Square Feet
    0.22
    Acres
    a view of a house with a tree
    5

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    3
    Bedrooms
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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    6

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    Sold 04/06/26

    4
    Bedrooms
    2
    Bathrooms
    1,843
    Square Feet
    0.29
    Acres
    7

    $862,500

    Sold 04/01/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,215
    Square Feet
    0.31
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
    1/37
    8

    $637,250

    Sold 04/03/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,086
    Square Feet
    0.18
    Acres
    9

    $285,000

    Sold 10/24/24

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,025
    Square Feet
    0.17
    Acres

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    Property Information for 36 Forest Avenue

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $7,446 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Riverside
    • Township: RIVERSIDE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Victorian

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1896
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 96
    • Elementary School: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • High School District: 208
    • High School: RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD TWP SENIOR
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 96
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Street
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: South, Park
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Park Adjacent
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X113X81X109
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Brick,Side Drive
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Frame
    • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 0
    • South Coordinate: 3
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 9
    • Living Area Source: Appraiser
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 11X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 14X14

    Property History for 36 Forest Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 16, 2011

    Sold

    MRED #07823040

    $352,000—
    Sep 15, 2011

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #317025350

    $352,000—
    Jul 25, 2011

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #07823040

    $379,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/16/2011

    Sold

    MRED #07823040

    $352,000
    09/15/2011

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #317025350

    $352,000
    07/25/2011

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #07823040

    $379,000

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public records

    36 Forest Avenue

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    2

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,956 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,956 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    7,897 SqFt

    Schools near 36 Forest Avenue

    This home is within Riverside-Brookfield Twp School District 208.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - 3 to 11
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Central Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    L J Hauser Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    Tailgrass Sudbury School
    Private3 to 11

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 36 Forest Avenue, Riverside, IL 60546
    $352,000
    4
    1,956
    8,712
    $375,000
    3
    –
    8,250
    –
    –
    3,963
    8,145
    $539,000
    4
    1,830
    6,120
    –
    4
    1,607
    7,360
    –
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    42,682
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