4712 Forest Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
$849,000
Experience the perfect blend of timeless character and modern luxury in this totally rebuilt and expanded 1911 farmhouse, ideally located in the heart of Downtown Downers Grove with easy walk to the train, restaurants, library & more. This captivating home offers a bright, open floor plan featuring a gas fireplace and hickory floors, travertine countertops, an eat-in breakfast bar and black stainless steel appliances, opening into the dining and living spaces. Upstairs, the primary suite features a beamed ceiling and luxury bath with marble tiles, walk-in closet and patio doors opening to an upper deck, two additional bedrooms, one with attic playroom, hall bath and the laundry room. Step outside to a covered brick patio with hot tub. A new 2-car garage will be ready by closing.
| Listing Id: | 12670818 |
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| List Price: | $849,000 |
| Close Price: | $849,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-07-28 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Type: | Detached Single |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 1,683 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $8,587 |
| Architectural Style: | Farmhouse |
| City: | Downers Grove |
| County Or Parish: | Dupage |
| Subdivision Name: | Prince Pond |
| Postal Code: | 60515 |
| Year Built: | 1911 |
| Appliances: | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Not Applicable |
| Association Fee Includes: | None |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Unfinished, Storage Space, Daylight, Partial |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 3 |
| Community Features: | Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
| Construction Materials: | Fiber Cement |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity |
| Directions: | Main Street to Prairie, West to Forest, North to Home |
| Elementary School: | Pierce Downer Elementary School |
| Elementary School District: | 58 |
| Fireplace Features: | Gas Log, Gas Starter |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Carpet |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Heating: | Steam, Radiant, Radiant Floor |
| High School: | North High School |
| High School District: | 99 |
| Interior Features: | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan |
| Laundry Features: | Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-17 |
| Living Area Source: | Plans |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 50 x 132 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Herrick Middle School |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 58 |
| MLS Area Major: | Downers Grove |
| Age: | 100+ Years |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | Related |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 1683 |
| Assessor Square Footage: | 1683 |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | Yes |
| Bath Amenities: | Separate Shower, Double Sink |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | No |
| Basement Sq Ft: | 653 |
| Corporate Limits: | Downers Grove |
| Dining Room: | Kitchen/Dining Combo |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| Door Features: | French Doors, Panel Door(s) |
| Finance Code: | Cash |
| Fireplace Location: | Living Room |
| General Information: | Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Historical District |
| Lot Size: | Less Than .25 Acre |
| Master Association Fee: | No |
| Main Sq Ft: | 878 |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Market Code: | Off-Market |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | Yes |
| Rebuilt Year: | 2021 |
| Rehab Year: | 2021 |
| Rehab (Y/N): | Yes |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Short Sale: | Not Applicable |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Square Footage Comments: | 58 SF for staircase not included |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 2336 |
| Total Sq Ft: | 1683 |
| Type Detached: | 2 Stories |
| Tax Exemptions: | Homeowner |
| Update Date: | 2026-09-21T13:33:44 |
| Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: | 653 |
| Upper Sq Ft: | 805 |
| Window Features: | ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows |
| Original List Price: | $849,000 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Parcel Number: | 0908101015 |
| Parking Features: | Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Possession: | Closing |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Room Type: | Heated Sun Room |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Township: | Downers Grove |
| Water Source: | Lake Michigan |
| Exposure: | East |
| Co Buyer Broker City: | Oak Park |
| Co Buyer Broker State: | IL |
| Co Buyer Broker Street Name: | Gunderson Ave |
| Co Buyer Broker Street Number: | 1167 |
| Co Buyer Broker Zip Code: | 60304 |
| Co Buyer Office City: | Chicago |
| Co Buyer Office State: | IL |
| Co Buyer Office Street Name: | W North Ave |
| Co Buyer Office Street Number: | 2324 |
| Co Buyer Office Zip Code: | 60647 |
| Actual Status: | Closed |
| Lot Size Source: | County Records |
| Habitable Residence?: | Yes |
| Flood Zone: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Karen Bailey Meyer
(630) 638-0104
Buyer Represented by: North Clybourn Group, Inc.
Selling Agent: Karen Biazar
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