711 Jackson Avenue — River Forest, IL 60305
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River Forest, IL 60305

711 Jackson Avenue

$2,150,000
5 beds · 5 baths · 5,428 sqft
Listed at $2,150,000 25 days on market $28,226/yr taxes
01About this home

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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$2,150,000
List price
5,428
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
4 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1925
Year built
0.31 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$28,226
Annual taxes
Colonial
Style
25
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirHeat PumpZonedRadiant Floor
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Appliances
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorCooktopOvenFront Controls on Range/CooktopGas CooktopRange Hood
Parking
Heated DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
River Forest, IL
📍8.9 mi🚗23 min
M Middle school
Roosevelt School
River Forest, IL
📍7.2 mi🚗19 min
H High school
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
River Forest, IL
  • Panera Bread 0.4 mi
  • McDonald's 0.4 mi
  • Denny's 0.4 mi
  • Mickey's 0.4 mi
  • Penny's Noodle Shop 0.5 mi
  • Noodles & Company 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.4 mi
  • BP Shop 0.4 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.5 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.5 mi
  • Oak Park Mini Mart 0.6 mi
  • Swing 50 ft
  • Centennial Park 500 ft
  • Cummings Square 0.4 mi
  • Forest & Augusta Triangle Park 0.5 mi
  • The Triangle 0.5 mi
  • Keystone Park 0.6 mi
  • Black Fodder 0.4 mi
  • Blue Max Coffee 0.4 mi
  • La Borra 0.6 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.6 mi
  • Wise Cup 0.7 mi
  • Kribi Coffee 0.9 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 29, 2026
SoldThis listing
$2,000,000
Mar 20, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,150,000
Jun 22, 2007
Sold
ASB Brokerage & Dev. · 68 days on market
$1,780,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · April Kibler
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12597486
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