526 Ashland Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

$700,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,264 Sq. Ft.
$214 / Sq. Ft.
3,264
Sq. Ft.
$214
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This masterpiece home of Prairie School design is located in the heart of beautiful central River Forest. The famed River Forest Women's Club designed in 1913 by Frank Lloyd Wright's chief draftsman, William Drummond, is now an efficient and glorious home ready for today's living and entertaining! Meticulously restored in the early 2000's the home's original 1st level theater and stage provide spectacular dining, living and family space while ready at a moments notice for you to host your favorite...This masterpiece home of Prairie School design is located in the heart of beautiful central River Forest. The famed River Forest Women's Club designed in 1913 by Frank Lloyd Wright's chief draftsman, William Drummond, is now an efficient and glorious home ready for today's living and entertaining! Meticulously restored in the early 2000's the home's original 1st level theater and stage provide spectacular dining, living and family space while ready at a moments notice for you to host your favorite gatherings and holidays. Three separate bedrooms are perfect private spaces and the 2nd level loft primary sleeping space with two modern primary baths offers configuration flexibility like no other home. Four total modern bathrooms! The lower level features the grand cook's kitchen, a workout room, and a huge recreation/play space with walkout access to the lush sunken entertaining patio and your own park-like 100ft wide backyard! This home is an awesome example of modern efficiency and energy conservation with newly updated geothermal HVAC combined with conventional AC and boiler support as well as solar heated home hot water. The home is in great condition throughout but for transaction purposes being sold in as-is condition. This is a designated Landmark of Illinois home with a great relationship with the landmark office. Contact the listing agent for Landmark status and easement details.
  1. Listed by Stephen Scheuring • Compass

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 526 Ashland Avenue

Area
River Forest
Township
River Forest
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Num Of Cars
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Geothermal

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/11/2021 02:03 PM

Property Details for 526 Ashland Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11115197
Days on Market58
Taxes$30,962 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1913
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,800 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 526 Ashland Avenue

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,400 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,820

Property Taxes

$2,580

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 526 Ashland 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
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Side Apron
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Geothermal
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2009
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X158
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Other
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2021-06-09T22:01:59
  • Photos Count: 36
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 06-08-2021
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Solar Hot Water, Geothermal Heating/Cooling System
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 26X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 40X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Lower
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Pantry-Walk-in,Updated Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X21
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Dimensions: 13X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Dimensions: 40X20
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Deck Dimensions: 15X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 12X9
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 25X19
Play Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Play Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X12
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 17X10

Property History for 526 Ashland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 526 Ashland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$17,745Additions$57,384Total$75,129
Tax Record2022$23,156 ($1,930 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,264 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,264 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,774 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905CountyCOOKAPN15-12-110-039

Schools near 526 Ashland 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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