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$699,000
739 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Sqft
- 1,525
- $/sqft
- $458
- Built
- 1912
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12691402
About this home
RARE OPPORTUNITY now with a $30.000 listing price reduction to make this home yours. This charming home, located on one of River Forest's highly sought-after blocks, is available after 50 years. With mature trees on its 50'x200' foot lot and located mere blocks from top-rated schools, library, parks, transportation and other amenities, this storybook cottage home with large rooms and beamed ceilings offers an unbeatable location with room to live, expand or build anew. With character, large yard, side driveway and location, the potential is nearly limitless.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $140K
%
Term
$4,955/mo
- Principal & interest
- $3,612
- Property taxes
- $1,139
- Home insurance (est.)
- $204
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.71%, 2026-09-03). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2024 property taxes | $13,669/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School
90
Middle
Roosevelt School
90
High school
Oak Park and River Forest High School200
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, listed by Sara Faust.
Information last updated Aug 20, 2026, 5:06 AM.
739 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
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Sourced from the MRED MLS feed. Last updated when the listing was modified.
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Heating
- Steam
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Appliances
- Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Rooms total
- 8
- Fireplaces total
- 2
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry