SoldMar 16, 2022

Listed by Juana Honeycutt and Kaitlin Sager

Bought with Colleen Navigato

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC #11322346

1038 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305

$1,280,000

5
3
2
3334 sq. ft.
0.25 ac.

SingleFam

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6 days on the market

Sold: Mar 16, 2022

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About this property

This is the one! Sitting on a 50 x 219 Lot, this home has been beautifully renovated in 2018 and is on one of the prettiest streets in River Forest. Enter this showstopper and fall in love; from the moment you step up to the front porch and peer into the foyer with marble tiles, custom doors, tall ceiling height and natural sunlight beaming throughout. Designed by Walden Interiors, no detail is left untouched. Upon entry the staircase captures your attention, leading you into a large foyer featuring a mud room and a tastefully designed powder bath. The living room is a classic beauty boasting original restored 8 foot pocket sliding doors, decorative wood burning fire place with black soapstone surround and an additional 3 season sunroom. The kitchen features a 48" six burner with griddle Wolf range double oven, pot-filler, custom hood, separate built-in full height refrigerator and freezer, and porcelain countertops from countertop to ceiling. The large walk-in pantry includes a second full-sized refrigerator and plenty of storage. Chef's kitchen and dining space are drenched in sun and overlooking the yard with custom 8 foot sliding doors that lead out to a fully fenced backyard with deck and patio. The second floor features 4 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom has extra seating space, a large walk-in closet and marble bathroom with dual sinks and walk in shower. There is also a second full bath with tub on the second level. 5th bedroom is freshly carpeted and tucked away on 3rd floor, which also includes a small plumbed quarter bath plus an extra den or closet space. The finished basement has a full bathroom, yoga/workout room, storage room, laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, not to mention a good sized Rec room. The beauty is undeniable but the bones are amazing too! New full renovation in 2018 - windows, HVAC, plumbing, electric, flooring sanded and re-stained, sump pump, drain tiles and overhead sewer, so many details we could go on and on. Sellers have never used the fireplace; fireplace being sold As Is and 2 car garage being sold As Is. Tv in gym is excluded. Highest and Best offers due in by Monday at 2:30pm (2/14/22). No escalation clauses.

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