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.
Closed
$725,000
551 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
7,350 Square Feet Lot
$730,600 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$3,835 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 28, 2025 at 06:43pm
Listing courtesy of:
Cynthia Howe Gajewski 312-933-8440,
Beyond Properties Realty Group,
Karen Baldwin 708-288-1995,
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Bought with:
Linda Rooney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12308908

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,350 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 147
Details
- Parcel number: 15122150030000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: River Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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