River Forest Real Estate

River Forest Real Estate

River Forest: A Charming Suburb in Cook County, Illinois

Nestled in the heart of Cook County, Illinois, the picturesque suburb of River Forest offers residents a peaceful and idyllic place to call home. With its tree-lined streets, beautiful parks, and close-knit community, River Forest is a sought-after neighborhood for families and professionals alike.

One of the key attractions of River Forest is its proximity to the bustling city of Chicago. Situated just 10 miles west of downtown, residents can easily access all the amenities and cultural offerings of the city while enjoying the tranquility of suburban living. The neighborhood is well-connected to the city via public transportation, making it an ideal choice for commuters.

River Forest is known for its charming architecture, featuring a mix of historic homes and newer constructions. The area boasts a wide range of housing options, from spacious single-family houses to elegant townhomes and condominiums. The neighborhood's real estate market is diverse, catering to different budgets and preferences.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of green spaces in River Forest. The neighborhood is home to several parks, including the popular Thatcher Woods, where residents can enjoy walking trails, picnic areas, and serene natural surroundings. Additionally, the Des Plaines River runs through the neighborhood, providing opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and kayaking.

Families with children will find a strong sense of community in River Forest. The neighborhood is served by top-rated schools, including the highly regarded River Forest Public School District 90. The area also offers a variety of recreational programs and activities for children, ensuring they have a well-rounded upbringing.

Overall, River Forest offers a tranquil and family-friendly environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. With its charming architecture, beautiful parks, and strong community spirit, this neighborhood has everything you need to create a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

Newest Listings in River Forest

1424 N Harlem Avenue Unit #D, River Forest
$290,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12793293 MLS ⋅ NEW Status
Welcome to this stunning townhouse featuring no HOA fees and beautiful hardwood floors throughout! The remodeled kitchen boasts 32-inch-high cabinets, elegant granite countertops, and a convenient breakfast bar, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious combined living and dining area offers a comfortable, open feel. Enjoy two generously sized bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The remodeled bathrooms add a fresh, modern touch, while the finished basement provides additional living space ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own recreation area. Step outside to your private back patio, perfect for backyard grilling, outdoor dining, and enjoying time with family and friends. With its stylish updates, spacious layout, this home is a must-see!

1424 N Harlem Avenue Unit #D, River Forest
1503 Monroe Avenue, River Forest
$1,180,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 12784344 MLS ⋅ NEW Status
Welcome to 1503 Monroe Avenue, where classic River Forest character meets the space and comfort of a thoughtfully updated home. Fully rehabbed in 2021, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath limestone residence brings together inviting gathering spaces, private retreats, and a layout that makes everyday living and entertaining feel effortless. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen features Bosch appliances, quartz countertops, and a waterfall island. It opens into a light-filled dining room and expansive family room, keeping everyone connected whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or hosting a houseful of guests for the holidays. A separate living room with a wood-burning fireplace offers a cozy setting for quiet evenings. For wine enthusiasts, the home also features a humidity-controlled wine cellar. The home's flexible layout is one of its standout features. Two separate wings, each with their own en suite, offer options for accommodating extended family or creating a private home office. The spacious primary suite features an updated bath with an oversized, double-width shower and a rainfall showerhead. An exceptionally spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins offers the kind of storage rarely found in a classic River Forest home. Thoughtful updates since the renovation include fresh paint, updated light fixtures, new bathroom tile, and a new air-conditioning unit. The roof was replaced in 2020, along with oversized six-inch gutters and downspouts. Conveniently located near Willard Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and Oak Park and River Forest High School, 1503 Monroe offers a welcoming setting for everyday routines, lively celebrations, and everything in between. Make it your home today!

1503 Monroe Avenue, River Forest
7208 Oak Avenue Unit #1SW, River Forest
$134,900
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12790468 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Exceptional 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offering effortless living in highly desirable River Forest! Highlights include a beautiful open-concept layout, a spacious bedroom with generous closet space. Clean, well-maintained building complex with the added convenience of coin laundry on-site as well as the unit's own storage locker both located in the basement. Enjoy an incredible location surrounded by vibrant shopping, dining, local parks, public transportation, including easy access to the CTA Green Line, Metra, and I-290 for a quick commute anywhere. Don't wait-schedule your tour today and move right in before the holidays!

7208 Oak Avenue Unit #1SW, River Forest
409 Lathrop Avenue Unit #1B, River Forest
$169,900
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12790369 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy a convenient River Forest location just one block from tree-lined Lake Street and within close proximity to downtown Oak Park. This inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers a comfortable and functional layout with beautiful hardwood floors, a separate dining area, a kitchen with heated floors, and a nicely sized bedroom. Building amenities include laundry facilities, a meeting room, bike room, and an assigned storage space conveniently located on the lower level. One assigned covered parking space is included. Enjoy easy access to Jewel-Osco, Whole Foods, shopping, dining, the Metra, and the Green Line, all nearby. Schedule your private showing today.

409 Lathrop Avenue Unit #1B, River Forest
1210 William Street, River Forest
$1,175,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 12788598 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Mediterranean Colonial ideally situated in the heart of Priory Park. The first floor welcomes you with a stunning open foyer, leading to a gracious dining room and an elegant living room featuring a distinctive fireplace and French doors opening to the front porch. A warm and inviting family room offers a second fireplace, while the eat-in kitchen impresses with an island, custom cabinetry, and an oversized storage pantry. Spanning the full width of the home, a massive, sun-drenched sunroom overlooks the hardscaped patio and lush, oversized landscaped yard-perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The second floor offers four well-appointed bedrooms, including a serene en suite primary retreat with double vanity and walk-in shower. Bedrooms two and three share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while the fourth bedroom enjoys its own private full bath. The finished basement boasts high ceilings and generous space for lounging, recreation, and exercise. An attached two-car garage, beautiful outdoor spaces, and abundant storage throughout complete this exceptional home-ideal for effortless comfort, and entertaining.

1210 William Street, River Forest
7206 Oak Avenue Unit #2SE, River Forest
$115,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12769725 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ River Forest Garden BLDG.
Prime River Forest Location! This charming, sun-filled second-floor unit is nestled in a well-maintained courtyard elevator building and features beautiful original hardwood floors that add timeless character. Enjoy the best of River Forest living with its tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and access to top-rated school districts, including District 90 and nearby Oak Park & River Forest High School. Conveniently located just minutes from the Green Line, Metra, parks, shops, restaurants, and the historic Lake Theatre.

7206 Oak Avenue Unit #2SE, River Forest
1112 N Harlem Avenue Unit #1, River Forest
$169,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12786881 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Arlington House BLDG.
An affordable two bedroom condo in River Forest! Schools, parks, public transportation, restaurants and shops - all nearby. Handsome brick building with a big landscaped courtyard. Maple cabinet eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel stove and refrigerator. Mostlly hardwood floors with new carpet in second bedroom, two new ceiling fans. Ceramic tile bath with a vanity and a cute, decorative mirror. On-site laundry and storage (space #16.) Move-in ready and available for a quick closing! *Seller currently has an on-site parking space #22 assigned by the HOA.

1112 N Harlem Avenue Unit #1, River Forest
8233 Lake Street, River Forest
$539,000
6 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12786649 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own a rarely available two-flat in River Forest with two 3-bedroom units and flexibility for an owner-occupant or investor. Live in the refreshed, vacant second-floor unit while rental income from the first floor helps offset your monthly expenses, or continue using the property as a full investment. Both units have the same layout with similar finishes, including hardwood floors, updated baths and eat-in kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. A striking wall of windows in each living room adds architectural interest and abundant natural light. Across from the forest preserve, the property also offers a wooded backyard with a brick patio and easy potential to become a cozy outdoor oasis. Separate utilities, shared basement laundry and storage, a 2-car garage plus driveway parking, and convenient access to the Metra add to the appeal. A flexible River Forest two-flat with room to make it your own and income potential built right in.

8233 Lake Street, River Forest
530 Edgewood Place, River Forest
$2,400,000
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 12748074 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to the Chauncey Williams House built in 1895. This is the first Frank Lloyd Wright house to show the Oriental influence with the stone boulders around the arched front entrance and foundation. The quatrefoil front window is also unique to Wright's design of this spectacular home. Wright designed the steeply pitched roof with a wide overhang and dormer windows and a massive chimney. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history set on a picturesque 125' x 200' lot. The spacious entryway invites you into this lovely home with original details and hardwood flooring throughout. The expansive living room showcases the original beamed ceiling and large fireplace. Built-in cabinets line the arched hallway leading to the Octagonal library with a Roman brick fireplace and additional bookcases. The grand dining room has the original chandelier and a fireplace. It will be perfect for your family and friends to gather together for years to come. The butler's pantry leads to the large kitchen. There is a large family room that spans the rear of the home overlooking the gorgeous private backyard with two separate patio areas. The front staircase leads to the original stained glass window on the ceiling of the second floor. There are four large bedrooms on the second floor. The primary suite has a large full bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. There is an updated hall bathroom also on the second floor. The staircase on the west side of the home leads to the third floor with two bedrooms, full bath, large, walk-in cedar closet plus storage galore. The basement has a finished recreation room, wine cellar, 1/2 bath, laundry room, utility room and additional storage areas. 530 Edgewood Place is in a prime location close to schools, Keystone Park, the Metra station and all that River Forest offers.

530 Edgewood Place, River Forest
1531 Bonnie Brae Place Unit #7, River Forest
$152,500
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12779630 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Ascot Place BLDG.
GREAT RIVER FOREST LOCATION IN THE OPRF SCHOOL DISTRICT. TOP FLOOR 1BR UNIT THAT IS BEING OFFERED AS IS. BRING YOUR IDEAS AND MAKE THIS YOURS TODAY. THE UNIT BOASTS HARDWOOD FLOORS, SPACIOUS ROOM SIZES AND MORE! EXTERIOR PARKING SPACE #13 (MIDDLE SPACE OFF THE NORTHERN ALLEY) IS INCLUDED. THERE IS ALSO A STORAGE LOCKER IN THE BASEMENT. BEAUTIFULLY WELL MAINTAINED GROUNDS!

1531 Bonnie Brae Place Unit #7, River Forest
7221 Division Street Unit #5, River Forest
$154,500
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12779351 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Spacious first floor end-unit condo with hardwood flooring. New windows, furnace and central air conditioning (2022) updated kitchen and bathroom. Large bedroom with two closets. Open living room/dining room. Convenient location to Concordia University & Dominican University. Coin laundry and storage in the basement. In-unit laundry is allowed.

7221 Division Street Unit #5, River Forest
1430 Park Avenue, River Forest
$2,000,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 12773330 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
WELCOME TO THIS STUNNING CUSTOM RENOVATED HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS RIVER FOREST. FABULOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN. SPACIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL CHEF'S DREAM KITCHEN WITH ISLAND, DINETTE AND TOP OF THE LINE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. LARGE LIVING ROOM W/FIREPLACE. 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM W/ 2ND FIREPLACE. ELGANT LARGE DINING ROOM W/ CONVENIENT BUTLER PANTRY. SPA-LIKE MASTER SUITE HAS A HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET, HEATED FLOORS IN THE BATH & A BALCONY. ALL BEDROOMS ARE LARGE AND SPACIOUS WITH PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE. CONVENIENT 2ND FLR LAUNDRY. 1ST FLR SUITE IS A GREAT SPACE FOR IN-LAWS, NANNY OR HOUSEKEEPER. ELEVATOR SERVING ALL THREE LEVELS. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH A FULL BATH. BEAUTIFUL BRICK PAVING DRIVEWAY, PATIOS, AND WALKS. PARK-LIKE FENCED YARD! THIS HOUSE IS A MUST SEE!

1430 Park Avenue, River Forest
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