711 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305

$2,000,000
5
BD
4
Full Baths
1
Half Bath
5,428
SqFt

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Sold Price
$2,000,000
List Price
$2,150,000
Closing Date
May 29, 2026
MLS#
12597486
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Living Area
5,428
County
Cook
City
River Forest
Neighborhood
River Forest
Days On Market
24

Property Description

This Classic Brick Colonial is a perfect 10! Entire home rehabbed in 2006 with addition and basement dug deeper. Nothing to do but move in to this one. All very high end finishes. No expenses spared. Many outdoor features including balconies and patio. Open kitchen has huge center island, skylights, Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking 6 burner stove, 2 Viking wall ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers, GE wine cooler and Meihle espresso machine. 2 separate laundry rooms each with 1 washer and 2 dryers. Whole house vacuum. Refrigerator and microwave in the basement. Small workshop/craft room. First floor features living room, dining room, office/sitting area and large family room off the kitchen with built in cabinets. 2 wall TVS included. Glowing hardwood floors. 2nd floor features Master BR with fabulous full bath with private balcony and 2 more bedrooms. 2 BR's and full bath on 3rd floor. Elaborately finished basement has media room 2 additional bedrooms and full bath with plenty of storage. Light and bright workout room in basement. Dynamite private deck big enough to host a party on it. Large Patio with built in pool, spa and water features & built in grill. Large 3 car garage with heated driveway apron and 2 extra parking spaces; garage is heated. Dual zoned heat/air. 3rd floor furnace 2026. Basement furnace and AC 2024. Heated pool will be opened May 2026 paid for and included in sale. No shoveling with heated rear patio. Generator backup for basement and 1st floor (electric panel in lower level) And there is still more...Tons of storage in home and extra storage in garage attic. Sprinkler system and backflow system has already been tested. This house will not disappoint you and has been VERY well maintained.

Additional Information

School District
200
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Corporate Limits
River Forest
Tax Year
2023
Tax Exemptions
Homeowner, Senior
Tax Amount
$28,226
Frequency
Not Applicable
Year Built
1925
Exterior Property Features
Balcony
Exposure
West
Lot Dimensions
76 X 178
Lot Size Range
Less Than .25 Acre
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
Parking Details
Heated Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Workshop
Interior Fireplaces
1
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Basement
Yes

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