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542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,585,000
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BEDS5 BATHS3 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET2,204 MLS#12681466
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 200

Property Description

Welcome to this classic 3 story brick colonial home on a 75' x 183' with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The foyer welcomes everyone to your new home. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning professionally designed kitchen with Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher & under the counter microwave. There is a fantastic mud room with additional custom cabinetry for all your needs. You will love the stately living room with a wood burning fireplace, built in corner cabinets & wonderful natural lighting. Two sets of doors lead to the fantastic sunroom on the north side of the home. Enjoy the separate dining room with family & friends. The 2nd floor has a wonderful primary suite, custom bath with a heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional large bedrooms & a tandem room plus a full bath on the 2nd floor and a convenient laundry chute! The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with a full bath with heated flooring and double sinks. The full finished basement with built-ins makes for a fun family room. Plus a separate room now used as an exercise room. The full size laundry room is just what you want. The fenced backyard is a dream! Side drive to a 2 1/2 car garage. Tear off roof & tuckpointing done in 2025. Tankless water heater 2022. Zoned A/C with gas hot water heat. Front lawn sprinkler system. Eveready Flood control system.

542 Jackson Avenue | MLS# 12681466

This single family home located at 542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,585,000. This property was built in 1927 and has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 partial baths with 2204 sq. ft. Jackson Avenue is located within the District 200 school district. Search River Forest real estate on cdawson.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2.5
Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 75 x 183
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $19,850
Year Built: 1927

Amenities

Walk-In Closet(s)

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Tandem Room, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 5
Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Brick
Fireplace: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute
Lot: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 183
Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Parcel#: 15122120140000
Parking: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Total Rooms: 11
Township: River Forest
Water: Lake Michigan

Room Sizes

Tandem Room: 9X12
Exercise Room: 13X22
Sun Room: 9X18
Mud Room: 9X12
Bedroom 5: 12X13
Bedroom 2: 11X13
Bedroom 3: 10X13
Bedroom 4: 10X12
Dining Room: 11X13
Family Room: 22X25
Kitchen: 13X13
Laundry: 9X12
Living Room: 14X25
Primary Bedroom: 13X16

Local Schools

High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School: Roosevelt School
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
School District: District 200

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: P.M. Walsh & Co.
Agency Phone: 708-456-6400

Shown By

Agent Name: Chrissy Dawson
Agent Phone: Cell: (815) 985-5649
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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$ 9,316.02 per month $7,199.56 Principal & Interest $1,654.17 Property Tax $462.29 Homeowner's Insurance

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