IL
Cook
River Forest
60305
1444 Forest Avenue
1444 Forest Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
contingent
48
$1,275,000

Home Details for 1444 Forest Avenue

Price
$1,275,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.0
Square feet
3505
Year built
1928
County
Cook
Total rooms
10
Garage
2
Basement
Finished, Full, Daylight
Days on site
34
MLS Listing#
12448283
Property Description

Beautiful Tudor filled with charm, character, and a true sense of home from the moment you arrive. Enter through the arched front door into a dramatic slate-tiled foyer, where a two-story skylight floods the space with natural light. The warmth and craftsmanship of this home are immediately felt. The sunken living room features 9.5 ft beamed ceilings, rich wood trim, oversized windows, and an impressive stone fireplace. An elegant formal dining room offers classic crown molding and a large bay window perfect for holiday gatherings. A large chefs kitchen, with custom cabinetry, open shelving, calacatta marble countertops, farmhouse sink, all complemented by high-end appliances including a Wolf 6 burner dual fuel range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. A few steps up from the main level, the spacious family room offers a quiet retreat with custom woodwork, built-in bookshelves, a sunlit window seat overlooking the backyard, and a striking limestone wbfp. Upstairs, you'll find four large bedrooms, each with generously sized closets, along with two full baths that still showcase their original vintage charm.The finished lower level includes a sunken rec room with a wbfp-great for movie nights and game days. The large utility room offers laundry, extra storage, space for exercise equipment, and room for a third bath. A 2 car heated attached garage provides convenience and additional storage. Enjoy a peaceful backyard with a large stone patio and a built-in wood-burning fireplace-ideal for outdoor entertaining or cozy fall evenings. Located just blocks from top-rated Willard School, Constitution Park, restaurants, shops, and more.

Property Features
  • Parking
    • Heated Garage
    • On Site
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • Fire Place
    • Family Room
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
    • Gas Log
  • House Interior
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Bookcases
    • Beamed Ceilings
  • Basement
    • Finished
    • Full
    • Daylight
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
School Information
School Information for 1444 Forest Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - 312-642-1400
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Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:09:03
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