Price cut: $30,000
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Detached Single · River Forest, IL
$699,000$729,000
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,525 sqft
739 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305
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What’s special
2-car garageIn-unit laundry
RARE OPPORTUNITY now with a $30.000 listing price reduction to make this home yours. This charming home, located on one of River Forest's highly sought-after blocks, is available after 50 years. With mature trees on its 50'x200' foot lot and located mere blocks from top-rated schools, library, parks, transportation and other amenities, this storybook cottage home with large rooms and beamed ceilings offers an unbeatable location with room to live, expand or build anew. With character, large yard, side driveway and location, the potential is nearly limitless.
— the listing agent’s description
The home
3 beds
1.5 baths
1,525 sqft
Built in 1912
Lot 50x200
2-car garage
Detached Single
What it’ll cost
$458 / sqft
$13,669 taxes / yr
No HOA
Listed $729,000
Now $699,000
39 days on dwello
Estimated monthly payment
$5,060/mo
Principal & interest$3,717
Property taxes$1,139
Homeowners insurance$204
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Price history
Price reduced
Aug 14, 2026
↓ $30,000$699,000
Listed for sale
Jul 9, 2026
$729,000
Now $30,000 below the original list price.
Property taxes
2025
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Assessed value
2026
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Features
Window Unit(s)SteamShingle SidingPublic SewerSide DrivewayYes
Schools
Elementary — Lincoln Elementary School
Middle — Roosevelt School
High — Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
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MLS listing data
Listed by Sara Faust · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing last updated Aug 14, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Aug 14, 2026, 11:31 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 14, 2026, 11:31 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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