1240 William Street
River Forest, IL 60305
4
Bed
4
Bath
3,127Sqft
A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of River Forest! Lovingly maintained and offered to the market for the first time in 40 years, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Tudor Revival sits on a spacious lot of more than one-quarter acre, with a beautiful, park-like backyard and an enviable location directly across from the entrance path to Priory Park. Rich in character and filled with possibilities, the home features three fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces and three of the four bedrooms, and generously proportioned rooms throughout. The large kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet storage and counter space, plus comfortable table space for casual everyday dining. The second floor features three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, with hard
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- 08/22 11 AM-2 PM
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: Eating Area, Attic, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Workshop, Foyer, StorageBathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Rooms Total: 13Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Tile Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)Roofing Information
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Flooring Information
Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public
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Building Information
Year Built: 1932
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 80 x 187 Lot Size: .25-.49 AcreProperty Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$1199000
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Tax Information
Annual Tax: $23142.68 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 15012170120000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior
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Total Parking: 2 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, GarageGarage Information
Garage Space: 2Homeowners Association Information
Included Fees: None
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School Information
Senior High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch -
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public -
Location Information
City: River Forest Direction: North Ave to William; south to property.
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 704 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $2,197,000 | 6 | 6 | 5,200 | 5,200 SqFt |
| 1010 N Harlem Avenue #504, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $449,000 | 3 | 2 | -- | |
| 739 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $699,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,525 | 1,525 SqFt |
| 1112 N Harlem Avenue #1, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $169,000 | 2 | 1 | 900 | 900 SqFt |
| 1020 N Harlem Avenue #2F, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $411,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,206 | 2,206 SqFt |
| 1402 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $1,195,000 | 5 | 7 | 3,503 | 3,503 SqFt |
| 406 Franklin Avenue #3B, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $169,000 | 1 | 1 | -- | |
| 820 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $1,200,000 | 4 | 6 | 4,449 | 4,449 SqFt |
| 424 Park Avenue #402, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $375,000 | 2 | 2 | -- | |
| 1102 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 | $1,250,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,379 | 3,379 SqFt |
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