Cook County · Illinois

Homes for sale in River Forest.

There are 21 homes for sale in River Forest right now, with a median list price of $707,000. Every active listing below updates live from the MLS.

21
homes for sale
$707K
median list price
$331
median price / sq ft
81 days
avg. days on market
How the River Forest market is moving.
Closed MLS sales — last 12 months.
June 2025: 2424July 2025: 2020August 2025: 1616September 2025: 1313October 2025: 1212November 2025: 1212December 2025: 88January 2026: 44February 2026: 1212March 2026: 1818April 2026: 1414May 2026: 1111JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: $661K$661KJuly 2025: $778K$778KAugust 2025: $805K$805KSeptember 2025: $550K$550KOctober 2025: $922K$922KNovember 2025: $634K$634KDecember 2025: $340K$340KJanuary 2026: $361K$361KFebruary 2026: $392K$392KMarch 2026: $526K$526KApril 2026: $690K$690KMay 2026: $435K$435KJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: 24d24dJuly 2025: 20d20dAugust 2025: 48d48dSeptember 2025: 35d35dOctober 2025: 17d17dNovember 2025: 24d24dDecember 2025: 19d19dJanuary 2026: 28d28dFebruary 2026: 74d74dMarch 2026: 26d26dApril 2026: 17d17dMay 2026: 15d15dJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
164 homes closed in River Forest over the last 12 months. Updated continuously from the MLS.

Active listings in River Forest.

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About the River Forest market.

River Forest is one of the communities dwello Home Group covers across Cook County and the broader Chicago and Northwest Indiana market. The listings on this page are pulled live from the MLS and refreshed continuously, so what you see is what's genuinely available right now.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or selling, a local dwello agent can give you a real read on River Forest — pricing, neighborhoods, schools, and how fast homes are actually moving. Reach out any time; there's no pressure and no obligation.

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River Forest real estate questions.

How many homes are for sale in River Forest, IL?
As of May 2026, there are 21 active listings in River Forest, Illinois, plus 23 more under contract. The listings on this page update straight from the MLS, so they reflect current inventory.
What is the median home price in River Forest?
The median list price of active homes in River Forest is currently $707,000, or roughly $331 per square foot. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, size, and condition — browse the active listings above for live pricing.
Does dwello Home Group serve River Forest?
Yes. dwello Home Group is based in Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana and works with buyers and sellers across the wider region, including River Forest. Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right agent.
How fast do homes sell in River Forest?
Active listings in River Forest have been on the market an average of 81 days. 51 homes have closed there in the last 90 days. Well-priced homes in good condition tend to move noticeably faster than average.
How do I schedule a showing in River Forest?
Open any listing on this page and use the "Schedule a showing" button, or contact dwello Home Group directly. A local agent will set up the tour and walk you through every step — financing, offers, inspections, and closing.

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