Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,490 sqft$263/sqft
79 Forest Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,599 sq ftLot Size
1911Year Built
$263/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This lovely modern yet timeless home boasts an ideal location, with the town, train station, and all local schools within a half-mile radius. Renovated in 2016, every detail was meticulously crafted to ensure longevity. Upon entering, a distinctive three-season room with sleek black limestone floors beckons you to savor the beauty of each season. Natural light fills the home, showcasing the spacious living and dining rooms through large picture windows. The thoughtful layout design allows for seamless...This lovely modern yet timeless home boasts an ideal location, with the town, train station, and all local schools within a half-mile radius. Renovated in 2016, every detail was meticulously crafted to ensure longevity. Upon entering, a distinctive three-season room with sleek black limestone floors beckons you to savor the beauty of each season. Natural light fills the home, showcasing the spacious living and dining rooms through large picture windows. The thoughtful layout design allows for seamless entertaining and relaxation. The kitchen features quartzite countertops, an island, and ample cabinet space. The first floor hosts two well-appointed bedrooms with great closet space and a full bathroom. Upstairs, discover a third bedroom and a generous primary suite with a spa-like master bath including a double walk-in shower, dual vanity, two large closets, and plenty of storage. A recent addition is the finished basement, offering extra living space with room for movie nights or watching the game, plus an office or guest bedroom. There is a sizable storage area and direct access to the attached garage. Outside, the backyard oasis features a deck for grilling, a spacious lawn, a paver patio, and a bonfire area. This house offers the best of both worlds - proximity to town and all Riverside amenities, as well as a large yard and a beautifully designed living space. Ready for you to move in and make lasting memories, this home is located in the historic Village of Riverside, just 11 miles from Chicago, recognized as one of the "Ten Towns That Changed America".

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    • Listed by: Anne Dominick 773.425.9942 rory@kw.com • Keller Williams ONEChicago
    Listing closed: 07/01/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12053459

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    Property Information for 79 Forest Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,144 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Riverside
    • Township: Riverside
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1911
    • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 96
    • 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)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Mud Room, Enclosed Porch, Office, Walk In Closet, Family Room, Storage
    • 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, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2016
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 2490
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2490
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2490
    • Lower Sq Ft: 702
    • Main Sq Ft: 1178
    • Upper Sq Ft: 610
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Plans
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 5
    • Document Date: 2024-05-29T04:08:01
    • Photos Count: 46
    • OpenHouse Count: 2
    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: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X18
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 3X3
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X19
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 6X11
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 8X14
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 4X7
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 11X12
    Enclosed Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down
    • Dimensions: 26X26

    Property History for 79 Forest Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 1, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12053459

    $655,000
    Jun 20, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1536998220

    $655,000

    +6.6% / yr

    Jun 3, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12053459

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/01/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12053459

    $655,000
    06/20/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1536998220

    $655,000

    +6.6% / yr

    06/03/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12053459

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    Public Records for 79 Forest Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$6,765Additions$44,235Total$51,000
    Tax Record2023$12,376 ($1,031 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910CountyCOOKAPN15-35-405-011-0000

    Schools near 79 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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