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518 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL

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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$1,130,000
$1,250,000

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MLS® 11473344

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 7975 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $53,260
Lot Size 0.71 acres
Approx. Age 1874
Avg. Price Per Sqft $156
MLS® Number 11473344

Property Address: 518 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305-1612

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Welcome to the Solomon Thatcher Jr. Home, one of the first and finest homes built in River Forest. This home was built on 516 and 518 Keystone Avenue. Keystone Avenue is affectionately referred to as "The Street of Dreams" with some of the deepest parkways, setbacks, and yards up to 235' deep. A rare opportunity to own a very distinctive home situated one block from beautiful Keystone Park, and the River Forest Metra train station. This impressive three story home features a Mansard roof, elongated windows, and a welcoming porch and veranda. Solomon built this home with thoughtful, hand crafted millwork. He was a builder that also owned a sawmill which accounts for the incredible selection and execution of the woodwork displayed throughout the home. The home is designed around a grand central foyer with soaring ceilings, 8' pocket doors and a transom of french panes. The foyer and the first floor rooms are filled with art and stained glass, fireplaces, some original gas light sconces, hand carved woodwork, wainscoting, beamed ceilings and more. Moving through the grand foyer is the intimate dining room showcasing warm walnut wainscoting and breathtaking crown moldings found frequently in great Chicago architecture of this period. Off the dining room is a breakfast room flooded with light and panoramic views of the expansive yard and mature trees. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, an island with seating for six, high-end stainless steel appliances including a professional 48" oven/range, two refrigerators and two dishwashers for quick clean up. Off of the kitchen is a convenient mudroom that includes first floor laundry. This awesome kitchen was selected for the annual Parenthesis Kitchen walk. The home was also featured as an ASID showcase home, a Wright Plus house walk home and was on the 2022 River Forest Historic Homes Tour. The second floor includes a magnificent hallway with a striking floor to ceiling mahogany trimmed mirror. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a sunroom on the second floor. The Primary suite includes a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet, luxurious spa bath, separate shower and elegant double sink vanity. Third floor includes a game room, an office, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. There is a Coach House above the garage that is freshly painted and includes one bedroom, a family room, kitchen and a full bath. This is your opportunity to live in a wonderful home in a fabulous location on one of the largest lots in River Forest.
MLS® Number11473344
Laundry LevelGas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage0.71
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1874
BasementFull
DrivewayDriveway
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Other:Main FloorNot available
Office:Third FloorNot available
Other:Third FloorNot available
Other:Third FloorNot available
Bedroom 5:Third FloorNot available
Game Room:Third FloorNot available
Other:Second FloorNot available
Other:Main FloorNot available
Master Bedroom:Second FloorNot available
Living Room:Main FloorNot available
Laundry:Second FloorNot available
Kitchen:Main FloorNot available
Family Room:Main FloorNot available
Dining Room:Main FloorNot available
Bedroom 4:Second FloorNot available
Bedroom 3:Second FloorNot available
Bedroom 2:Second FloorNot available
Other:Main FloorNot available
Den:Main FloorNot available

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Oct 25, 2023End Date
$1,130,000Sold Price

Sold

Apr 7, 2025List Date
$1,250,000List Price
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