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.
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$1,275,000
1444 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
3,505sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
8,925 Square Feet Lot
$1,275,400 Zestimate®
$364/sqft
$4,109 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 10:07am
Listing courtesy of:
Louise Nix 312-642-1400,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Brian Behan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12448283
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s), Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Third
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X26
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X26
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X40
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Chute
Features
- Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Some Stained Glass
- Basement: Finished,Full,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,505 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,925 sqft
- Dimensions: 51 x 175
Details
- Parcel number: 15011020380000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: River Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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