739 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL

$699,000

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3

Beds

1½

Baths

1,525

Square feet

About 739 Park Avenue

RARE OPPORTUNITY now with a $30.000 listing price reduction to make this home yours. This charming home, located on one of River Forest's highly sought-after blocks, is available after 50 years. With mature trees on its 50'x200' foot lot and located mere blocks from top-rated schools, library, parks, transportation and other amenities, this storybook cottage home with large rooms and beamed ceilings offers an unbeatable location with room to live, expand or build anew. With character, large yard, side driveway and location, the potential is nearly limitless.

Features of 739 Park Avenue

MLS® # 12691402
Price $699,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1.50
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 1,525
Year Built 1912
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Status Active

Community Information

Address 739 Park Avenue
Area River Forest
City River Forest
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60305

Amenities

Parking Spaces 2
Parking Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2
Stories 1.5 Story
Has Basement Yes
Basement Unfinished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Shingle Siding

School Information

District 200
Elementary Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Roosevelt School
High Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Additional Information

Days on Market 70
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

OfficeBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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