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834 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305

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2 Full Baths
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834 N Harlem Ave, River Forest$429,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1923
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #11916333
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 834 N Harlem Ave

Charming, sun-filled newly renovated single-family home ready for your finishing touches! This beauty has tons of character including porcelain tile throughout the kitchen, dining room, & sunroom. The spacious eat-in kitchen has ample counter space, with backsplash tile to the ceiling, this bright kitchen awaits your personal touches! Living room features cherry hardwood floors throughout and a beautiful fireplace with brick surround perfect for making popcorn! The lower level offers additional living space with new carpet in the recreation room, with so much space this home is perfect for entertaining. 3 nice-sized bedrooms can be found upstairs along with a full-sized bathroom that has a newly tiled walk-in shower and enough room to add a bathtub. This finished bathroom awaits your vanity, fixture, and mirror ideas. Gorgeous backyard with new pergola & ample space to host spring & summer get-togethers. Tons of updates including plumbing, electrical, and framing. Come check out this fabulous property that is within walking distance to all downtown Oak Park has to offer. Call today for a showing! PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR CASH OR 203K LOAN ONLY. DON'T MISS OUT THIS PLACE IS PRICED TO SELL!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1923

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: North Clybourn Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (773) 252-0600
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Magidson

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Oak Park & River Forest High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Roosevelt School, Public District Grades 5-8
  • Willard Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: harlem ave north to property

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $429,000

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $8,630
  • Tax Year: 2019
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River Forest, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$495K

Med. Price/SqFt

$244

Avg. Days On Market

56

# of Sold Homes

9

834 N Harlem Ave vs River Forest

177 DAYS ON ROCKET

+121 Days

$429,000

-$66K Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $66K less than the Median Sold Price in River Forest, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #11916333

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: North Clybourn Group, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (773) 252-0600
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Magidson

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 21, 2021Home Sold
$335,000
Sep 29, 2000Home Sold
$258,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$8,630$31,230
2018$8,168$31,230
2017$8,156$31,230

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10

  • Willard Elementary School

  • 1250 Ashland Ave

  • 0.78 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

Middle School

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8
/10

  • Roosevelt School

  • 7560 Oak Ave

  • 0.48 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-8

High School

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9
/10

  • Oak Park & River Forest High School

  • 201 N Scoville Ave

  • 0.95 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $208,964. Residents of River Forest, IL typically earn $200k+ each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Living In River Forest, IL

What are the common housing types in River Forest, IL?

In River Forest, around 70% of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest of the properties are mainly large apartment buildings. This neighborhood experienced its largest building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around 90% of the properties in the neighborhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented.

What are the advantages of living in River Forest, IL?

People who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy River Forest. This neighborhood is quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case close to one of the railway lines. Lastly, green spaces, like Centennial Park, are very well-spread out and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, resulting in them being easy to access from numerous locations within River Forest.

Are essential services in River Forest, IL convenient?

The nearest supermarket in this part of the village is generally only a rather short walk away. Likewise, River Forest is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and property owners are served by a few cafes as well. A decent variety of clothing stores is also situated within a rather short walking distance. Regarding education, locals will value that no matter where their property is located in River Forest, primary as well as high schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

How do River Forest, IL residents get around?

River Forest will draw homeowners that use various modes of transportation. Walking is quite feasible for home buyers in River Forest; meeting daily needs is convenient on foot, and a variety of businesses are quite close by. River Forest has a reasonably good public transit infrastructure. For example, house owners are served by the River Forest Station with access to the Union Pacific West Line. There are a few bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most residences. River Forest is also very car friendly. It is very easy to park, and most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 834 N Harlem Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 834 N Harlem Ave property is $429,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 834 N Harlem Ave is a house located in River Forest, Illinois, 60305.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 834 N Harlem Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 834 N Harlem Ave are:
Willard Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Roosevelt School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Oak Park & River Forest High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $8,630 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 21, 2021 for $335,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 834 N Harlem Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The sq. ft. of 834 N Harlem Ave is not available (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 834 N Harlem Ave is 1923.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›River Forest›60305›834 N Harlem Ave

This home is located at 834 N Harlem Ave in River Forest, IL and zip code 60305. This home was built in 1923. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 25, 2023 and is currently priced at $429,000.

While more than 3 listings in River Forest, IL in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. The number of listings in River Forest, IL increased by 11.1% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $495,000 and the average listing age was 56 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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