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!
Closed
$750,000
240 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
7beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1909
-- sqft lot
$915,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$4,169 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 07, 2025 at 08:57am
Listing courtesy of:
Melanie Giglio 773-466-7150,
Compass
Bought with:
Amber Kardosh
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12206002

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Side Apron
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage (Garage Door Opener(s))
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 134X63X133X62
Details
- Parcel number: 15123070070000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: River Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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