MLS# MRD12157900 – 551 William Street, River Forest, IL 60305

$799,900 - 3Br/3Ba - for Sale in River Forest

Price: $799,900

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 full, 1 half

Living Area SqFt: 2,000

Status: Active

Property Type: Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1913

Days on Website: 29

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Property Description

This is your amazing opportunity for River Forest living, yet only a couple blocks from Oak Park/ RF dining and shopping + the Green line El and Metra. This 2 1/2 story stucco beauty has Prairie influences and sits on a 50 x 147 lot with a private driveway and beautiful perennial plantings front and back. You will enjoy coffee or dining al fresco on the back deck, and the security of a newer roof, gutters and Fascia (2018). Zoned AC was installed 2005 and a new boiler and hot water heater (2020/21) make for year-round comfort. On the main level you will appreciate hardwood floors, a large front living room and adjoining dining room – open to the Cherry/Granite/Stainless kitchen, an enclosed front porch and rear family room + back entry with a 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms – one with access to the partially finished attic space, and one with an adjoining office. There is a full bath here, as well as in the partially finished basement that doubles as a recreation room and guest space. This home has many new appliances, smart thermostats, and sits graciously mid-block. Come imagine your best life in this sweet house.

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Property Details and Features

Appliances & Equipment
Appliances: “Range”, “Dishwasher”, “Refrigerator”, “Disposal”, “Stainless Steel Appliance(s)”, “Range Hood”

Basement
“Full”
Partially Finished

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total

Building
Area: 2000
Architectural Style: “American 4-Sq.”, “Traditional”
Built in 1913
Rebuilt: No

Cooling
“Central Air”
“Space Pac”

Accessibility Features
No

Exterior Features
Patio: “Deck”

Fireplaces
1 fireplace
Location: Living Room

Garage
2 spaces
Onsite
Ownership: Owned
Type: Detached

Heating
“Natural Gas”
“Steam”

Home Owner’s Association
Dues include: “None”

Laundry
“In Unit”
“Sink”

Listing
8 days on market
Listing Price: $799,900
Status: Active
Ownership: Fee Simple

Location
Area: River Forest
County: Cook

Lot
Dimensions: 50 X 147

Parking
Parking included in price
Parking Total: 2

Roof
“Asphalt”

Schools
Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
Middle/Junior High: Roosevelt School
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Sewer
“Public Sewer”

Utilities
Water Source: “Lake Michigan”, “Public”

Taxes
Annual Taxes: $13,697
Year: 2023
Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior

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$799,900 – 551 William Street, River Forest, IL 60305

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