240 Forest Ave

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Description

Charming and spacious Victorian 2-flat on an expansive double lot in a quiet cul-de-sac street. This magnificent property is located on a corner lot and features high ceilings and charming bay windows bringing in incredible natural light along with beautiful original woodwork throughout. The first floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the potential to duplex down to the unfinished basement. It also includes a lovely enclosed rear porch. The top-floor duplex boasts 5 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths,...Charming and spacious Victorian 2-flat on an expansive double lot in a quiet cul-de-sac street. This magnificent property is located on a corner lot and features high ceilings and charming bay windows bringing in incredible natural light along with beautiful original woodwork throughout. The first floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the potential to duplex down to the unfinished basement. It also includes a lovely enclosed rear porch. The top-floor duplex boasts 5 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths, with each unit offering separate living and dining rooms. Both kitchens include stainless steel appliances, complemented by stunning maple hardwood floors. Additional features include central heat/air, two laundry sets in the basement for convenience, a 2-car garage plus an extra parking pad, and a lovely side lot with endless possibilities. Some updates could be done to truly add massive value to this property, making it perfect for an investor, owner-occupant, or a single-family conversion. PRIME LOCATION- close to parks, schools, Metra, and downtown. A rare opportunity with incredible potential!

Listing Agent

  1. Melanie Giglio

    Melanie Giglio

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 240 Forest Avenue

Area
River Forest
Township
River Forest
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Victorian
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2025 10:57 AM

Property Details for 240 Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12206002
Days on Market81
Taxes$20,172 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1909
Lot Size-
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 240 Forest Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$5,336 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,655

Property Taxes

$1,681

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 240 Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 90
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School District: 200
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 90
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Side Apron
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Full Baths in Building: 4
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Library, Sitting Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 134X63X133X62
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: None
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 21
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,675.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 06/15
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $3,000.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 06/15

Property History for 240 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2025

Sold

MRED #12206002

$750,000
Jan 31, 2025

Pending

MRED #12206002

Jan 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12206002

$750,000
Jan 27, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550035044

$750,000

+2.5% / yr

Nov 17, 2024

Pending

MRED #12206002

Nov 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12206002

$750,000
May 8, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08890774

$750,000
Apr 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08890774

$750,000
Aug 27, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #28044072

$405,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2025

Sold

MRED #12206002

$750,000
01/31/2025

Pending

MRED #12206002

01/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12206002

$750,000
01/27/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550035044

$750,000

+2.5% / yr

11/17/2024

Pending

MRED #12206002

11/12/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12206002

$750,000
05/08/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08890774

$750,000
04/14/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08890774

$750,000
08/27/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #28044072

$405,000

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Public Records for 240 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$8,578Additions$68,421Total$76,999
Tax Record2023$20,172 ($1,681 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,780 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,980 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1908CountyCOOKAPN15-12-307-007

Schools near 240 Forest Avenue

This home is within River Forest School District 90.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Roosevelt School
Public5 to 8

Oak Park & River Forest High School
Public9 to 12

Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
PrivatePK to 5

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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