542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS # 12681466)

Price $1,585,000
Status Active
Beds 5
Baths 3.5 Baths
Home size 2,204 sqft
Lot Size n/a
Days on Market 1
Welcome to this classic 3 story brick colonial home on a 75' x 183' with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The foyer welcomes everyone to your new home. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning professionally designed kitchen with Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher & under the counter microwave. There is a fantastic mud room with additional custom cabinetry for all your needs. You will love the stately living room with a wood burning fireplace, built in corner cabinets & wonderful natural lighting. Two sets of doors lead to the fantastic sunroom on the north side of the home. Enjoy the separate dining room with family & friends. The 2nd floor has a wonderful primary suite, custom bath with a heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional large bedrooms & a tandem room plus a full bath on the 2nd floor and a convenient laundry chute! The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with a full bath with heated flooring and double sinks. The full finished basement with built-ins makes for a fun family room. Plus a separate room now used as an exercise room. The full size laundry room is just what you want. The fenced backyard is a dream! Side drive to a 2 1/2 car garage. Tear off roof & tuckpointing done in 2025. Tankless water heater 2022. Zoned A/C with gas hot water heat. Front lawn sprinkler system. Eveready Flood control system.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 6/18/2026 Year Built 1927
Community River Forest Garage Spaces 2.5
County Cook

SCHOOLS

School District Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Jr. High School Roosevelt School
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Additional Details

AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Washer
AREA River Forest
BASEMENT Exterior Entry, Full, Partially Finished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
INTERIOR Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Landscaped
LOT DIMENSIONS 75 x 183
PARKING Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage, Driveway
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 19850.66

Location

Listed with P.M. Walsh & Co.
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