726 Keystone Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

Status: Sold
Single Family
5 beds
3 baths
3,463 sq.ft
Listing Price: $1,295,000

About this home

Interior photos coming soon! 726 Keystone Avenue is a classic Victorian exuding charm and timeless elegance. Situated on a professionally landscaped 50' x 230' lot in an idyllic corner of River Forest, this gracious home is just a few blocks from schools, parks, and convenient transportation options. The wide, welcoming front porch with its quintessential swing was inspired by photos of the 1891 original, and re-created by the owners in 2013. This is just one example of the smart, thoughtful updates and improvements they've made since purchasing their home in 2002. The addition of the gourmet eat-in kitchen, family room, mud room and basement billiard room enhance the overall functionality and comfort of the home. These spaces are perfect for relaxing, casual gatherings, and providing practical daily solutions. The grand foyer, living and dining rooms boasting high ceilings and original millwork are ideal for formal entertaining as well. The luxury of having 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor allows for work-from-home options; one of the east-facing bedrooms has been customized for use as a dual office. Currently unfinished space, the 3rd floor attic with its soaring gabled ceiling will inspire and intrigue you; will you create a dance, yoga or art studio? A guest suite? A throwback rumpus room? Updates to the systems and infrastructure include new water main, sewer line, zoned HVAC, whole-house generator, drain tile system with dual sump pumps, Hardie Board cement siding on the house and garage, fireplace, flue and chimney repair and maintenance, new windows, copper gutters, sound system, appliances. A home history and feature sheet with additional details is available.

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Family Room, Foyer, Pantry, Office
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Square Feet 3,463
Square Feet Source Assessor
Attic Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished
Basement Description Finished
Bath Amenities Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 4
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, Historic/Period Mlwk, Replacement Windows
Total Rooms 12
Window Features Bay Window(s)
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Second
Dimensions 11X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 2
Type Recreation Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 30X15
Flooring Carpet
room 3
Type Family Room - Down
Level Basement
Dimensions 28X26
room 4
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 14X19
Flooring Hardwood
room 5
Type Pantry
Level Main
Dimensions 5X10
room 6
Type Office
Level Basement
Dimensions 15X18
Flooring Carpet
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 15X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 14X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 15X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 17X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X18
Flooring Hardwood
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 16X16
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 5X13
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 16X28
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 11X21
Flooring Hardwood
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1891
Parking Total 2
Driveway Asphalt, Side Drive
Exterior Building Type Fiber Cement
Exterior Property Features Brick Paver Patio
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Rehab Year 2008
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 10/17/2023 2:10 am
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air, Zoned
CommunityFeatures Park, Tennis Court(s)
Area Major River Forest
Corporate Limits River Forest
Directions South on Keystone from Chicago Avenue.
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Equipment Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump; , Generator
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 90
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High Sch Dist 200
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Roosevelt School
Jr High/Middle Dist 90
Township River Forest
Property / Lot Details
Assessor Square Footage 3463
Lot Dimensions 50 X 230
Lot Description Landscaped
Lot Size .25-.49 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Square Footage Comments Does not include finished basement.
Style of House Victorian
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single

Financials

Financing Cash
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 15121000160000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $23,115
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$1,295,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 11898085
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 93 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 10/11/2023
Year Built 1891
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