240 Forest Avenue
$750,000
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Description
Charming and spacious Victorian 2-flat on an expansive double lot in a quiet cul-de-sac street. This magnificent property is located on a corner lot and features high ceilings and charming bay windows bringing in incredible natural light along with beautiful original woodwork throughout. The first floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the potential to duplex down to the unfinished basement. It also includes a lovely enclosed rear porch. The top-floor duplex boasts 5 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths,...Charming and spacious Victorian 2-flat on an expansive double lot in a quiet cul-de-sac street. This magnificent property is located on a corner lot and features high ceilings and charming bay windows bringing in incredible natural light along with beautiful original woodwork throughout. The first floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the potential to duplex down to the unfinished basement. It also includes a lovely enclosed rear porch. The top-floor duplex boasts 5 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths, with each unit offering separate living and dining rooms. Both kitchens include stainless steel appliances, complemented by stunning maple hardwood floors. Additional features include central heat/air, two laundry sets in the basement for convenience, a 2-car garage plus an extra parking pad, and a lovely side lot with endless possibilities. Some updates could be done to truly add massive value to this property, making it perfect for an investor, owner-occupant, or a single-family conversion. PRIME LOCATION- close to parks, schools, Metra, and downtown. A rare opportunity with incredible potential!
Property Details for 240 Forest Avenue
Area
River Forest
TownshipRiver Forest
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces3.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural StyleVictorian
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2024 10:21 AM
Property Details for 240 Forest Avenue
Status | Active ( Private ) |
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MLS # | 12206002 |
Days on Market | - |
Taxes | $20,172 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Multi Family |
MLS Type | Two to Four Units / 2 Flat |
Year Built | 1909 |
Lot Size | - |
County | Cook County |
Building Information for 240 Forest Avenue
Stories-Residences2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size-
Property Information for 240 Forest Avenue
Property History for 240 Forest Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 240 Forest Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$7,381Additions$37,512Total$44,893
Tax Record2022$13,392 ($1,116 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,780 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,980 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1908CountyCOOKAPN15-12-307-007
Schools near 240 Forest Avenue
This home is within River Forest School District 90.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 4 | |||
Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Lincoln Elementary School PublicK to 4 | ||
Roosevelt School Public5 to 8 | ||
Oak Park & River Forest High School Public9 to 12 | ||
St Luke School PrivatePK to 8 |
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