542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL
  • $1,585,000

Description

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.

  • Listing Courtesy of: P.M. Walsh & Co.

Details

Updated on June 28, 2026 at 7:42 pm
  • Property ID MRD12681466
  • Price $1,585,000
  • Property Size 2204 Sq Ft
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Garages 2
  • Year Built 1927
  • Property Type Single Family
  • Property Status Active Under Contract
  • Parking Total 2
  • Parcel Number 15122120140000
  • Water Source Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer,Storm Sewer
  • Architectural Style Colonial
  • MLS Status Contingent
  • Days On Market 2
  • Fire Places Total 1
  • Cumulative Days On Market 3
  • Tax Annual Amount 19850.66
  • Cooling Central Air,Zoned
  • Heating Natural Gas,Baseboard,Radiator(s),Radiant Floor
  • Appliances Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Range Hood
  • Parking Features Concrete,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
  • Directions Lake Street to Jackson Avenue and go north to 542.
  • Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
  • Bathrooms Half 1
  • Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Address 542 Jackson Avenue
  • City River Forest
  • State/county IL
  • Zip/Postal Code 60305
  • Country United States

Overview

Property ID: MRD12681466
  • Single Family
  • Property Type
  • 5
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Bathrooms
  • 2
  • Garages
  • 2204 Sq Ft
  • Area Size
  • 1927
  • Year Built

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