518 Keystone Avenue
518 Keystone Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
$1,130,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
7,975 Sq. Ft.
$142 / Sq. Ft.
7,975
Sq. Ft.
$142
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/30/23
Closed 11/30/23
Description
Welcome to the Solomon Thatcher Jr. Home, one of the first and finest homes built in River Forest. This home was built on 516 and 518 Keystone Avenue. Keystone Avenue is affectionately referred to as "The Street of Dreams" with some of the deepest parkways, setbacks, and yards up to 235' deep. A rare opportunity to own a very distinctive home situated one block from beautiful Keystone Park, and the River Forest Metra train station. This impressive three story home features a Mansard roof, elongated...Welcome to the Solomon Thatcher Jr. Home, one of the first and finest homes built in River Forest. This home was built on 516 and 518 Keystone Avenue. Keystone Avenue is affectionately referred to as "The Street of Dreams" with some of the deepest parkways, setbacks, and yards up to 235' deep. A rare opportunity to own a very distinctive home situated one block from beautiful Keystone Park, and the River Forest Metra train station. This impressive three story home features a Mansard roof, elongated windows, and a welcoming porch and veranda. Solomon built this home with thoughtful, hand crafted millwork. He was a builder that also owned a sawmill which accounts for the incredible selection and execution of the woodwork displayed throughout the home. The home is designed around a grand central foyer with soaring ceilings, 8' pocket doors and a transom of french panes. The foyer and the first floor rooms are filled with art and stained glass, fireplaces, some original gas light sconces, hand carved woodwork, wainscoting, beamed ceilings and more. Moving through the grand foyer is the intimate dining room showcasing warm walnut wainscoting and breathtaking crown moldings found frequently in great Chicago architecture of this period. Off the dining room is a breakfast room flooded with light and panoramic views of the expansive yard and mature trees. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, an island with seating for six, high-end stainless steel appliances including a professional 48" oven/range, two refrigerators and two dishwashers for quick clean up. Off of the kitchen is a convenient mudroom that includes first floor laundry. This awesome kitchen was selected for the annual Parenthesis Kitchen walk. The home was also featured as an ASID showcase home, a Wright Plus house walk home and was on the 2022 River Forest Historic Homes Tour. The second floor includes a magnificent hallway with a striking floor to ceiling mahogany trimmed mirror. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a sunroom on the second floor. The Primary suite includes a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet, luxurious spa bath, separate shower and elegant double sink vanity. Third floor includes a game room, an office, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. There is a Coach House above the garage that is freshly painted and includes one bedroom, a family room, kitchen and a full bath. This is your opportunity to live in a wonderful home in a fabulous location on one of the largest lots in River Forest.
- Listed by Michael O'Neill • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Property Details for 518 Keystone Avenue
Area
River Forest
TownshipRiver Forest
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces3.0
Num Of Cars5.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces4
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2023 02:01 AM
Property Details for 518 Keystone Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 11473344 |
| Days on Market | 494 |
| Taxes | $53,260 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
| Year Built | 1874 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 AC / 30,927 SF |
| County | Cook County |
Location
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Building Information for 518 Keystone Avenue
Stories-Year Built1874Building Size-Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,927 SF
Payment Calculator
$10,605 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,167
Property Taxes
$4,438
HOA Dues
$0
The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Property Information for 518 Keystone 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), Transmitter(s)
- Garage On Site: true
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Detached
- Parking: Garage, Space/s
- Parking Details: Driveway
- Parking On Site: true
- Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
- Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Hallways - 42 Inch, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Num Of Rooms: 16
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Door Features: French Doors,Pocket Door(s)
- Window Features: Insulated Windows,Shades,Some Stained Glass,Some Wood Windows
- Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Decorative
- Basement Type: Full
- Bedrooms Possible: 7
- Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement Bathrooms: No
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom
- Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Den, Foyer, Game Room, Mud Room, Office, Study, Heated Sun Room
- Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
- Type: 3 Stories,Coach House
Utilities / Equipment
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
- Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: No
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 100+ Years
- Type Detached: 3 Stories, Coach House
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
- Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 135 X 230
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Driveway: Concrete
- Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
- Buyer Financing: Conventional
- Public Document Count: 2
- Document Date: 2022-08-26T15:26:16
- Photos Count: 57
- Rural: N
- OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Virtual Tour Date: 07-24-2022
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 22X17
Bedroom #2 Information
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom #3 Information
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom #4 Information
- 4th Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #5 Information
- 5th Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom #6 Information
- 6th Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #7 Information
- 7th Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 7
- Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 18X11
Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 22X22
Family Room Information
- Family Room Level: Main
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Family Room Dimensions: 20X32
Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 15X23
Laundry Information
- Laundry Level: Second
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 15X32
Foyer Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Deck Dimensions: 30X10
Study Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Study
- Deck Dimensions: 15X15
Mud Room Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Deck Dimensions: 11X6
Office Information
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Office
- Deck Dimensions: 16X11
Heated Sun Room Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Heated Sun Room
- Deck Dimensions: 15X15
Den Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Den
- Deck Dimensions: 15X17
Game Room Information
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Game Room
- Deck Dimensions: 21X14
Property History for 518 Keystone Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 518 Keystone Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$21,090Additions$135,371Total$156,461
Tax Record2022$49,420 ($4,118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt7,975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,975 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,086 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1882CountyCOOKAPN15-12-106-020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 518 Keystone 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 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School PublicK to 4 | ||
Roosevelt School Public5 to 8 | ||
Oak Park & River Forest High School Public9 to 12 | ||
St Luke School PrivatePK to 8 |
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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