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1538 Park Avenue

1538 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305

YEAR BUILT

1961

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,150-1,250 sqft

Description

The building at 1538 Park Avenue sits in River Forest, right at the intersection of Park Avenue and 16th Street. Built in 1961, it stands as a low-rise structure with 3 stories and a total of 8 units. This neighborhood is known for its friendly atmosphere and local charm. Units offer a selection of 1 and 2 bedrooms, with sizes ranging from 1,150 to 1,250 square feet. Prices for these units fall between $173,500 and $182,000. The average price is around $160,000, which is an attractive option for many buyers in this area. This building has amenities like laundry facilities, making day-to-day living more manageable. The average time these units stay on the market is 71 days. This gives interested buyers time to evaluate their purchase without feeling rushed. Nearby, residents can find restaurants such as Jim & Pete's Restaurant, Armands Pizzeria, and Burger Boss LLC. Access to local shops adds to the community vibe. It’s an easy place to enjoy good food and services without having to travel far. Conveniently located near major roads, commuting is straightforward. The area is just a short drive away from the local lakes. This proximity to water makes it nice for those who appreciate outdoor recreation. Overall, this building provides a comfortable living option in a vibrant neighborhood.

Building ImageMLS ID #12220738
Building ImageMLS ID #11474126
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1538 Park Avenue

1538 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305

YEAR BUILT

1961

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,150-1,250 sqft

Description

The building at 1538 Park Avenue sits in River Forest, right at the intersection of Park Avenue and 16th Street. Built in 1961, it stands as a low-rise structure with 3 stories and a total of 8 units. This neighborhood is known for its friendly atmosphere and local charm. Units offer a selection of 1 and 2 bedrooms, with sizes ranging from 1,150 to 1,250 square feet. Prices for these units fall between $173,500 and $182,000. The average price is around $160,000, which is an attractive option for many buyers in this area. This building has amenities like laundry facilities, making day-to-day living more manageable. The average time these units stay on the market is 71 days. This gives interested buyers time to evaluate their purchase without feeling rushed. Nearby, residents can find restaurants such as Jim & Pete's Restaurant, Armands Pizzeria, and Burger Boss LLC. Access to local shops adds to the community vibe. It’s an easy place to enjoy good food and services without having to travel far. Conveniently located near major roads, commuting is straightforward. The area is just a short drive away from the local lakes. This proximity to water makes it nice for those who appreciate outdoor recreation. Overall, this building provides a comfortable living option in a vibrant neighborhood.

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Description

The building at 1538 Park Avenue sits in River Forest, right at the intersection of Park Avenue and 16th Street. Built in 1961, it stands as a low-rise structure with 3 stories and a total of 8 units. This neighborhood is known for its friendly atmosphere and local charm. Units offer a selection of 1 and 2 bedrooms, with sizes ranging from 1,150 to 1,250 square feet. Prices for these units fall between $173,500 and $182,000. The average price is around $160,000, which is an attractive option for many buyers in this area. This building has amenities like laundry facilities, making day-to-day living more manageable. The average time these units stay on the market is 71 days. This gives interested buyers time to evaluate their purchase without feeling rushed. Nearby, residents can find restaurants such as Jim & Pete's Restaurant, Armands Pizzeria, and Burger Boss LLC. Access to local shops adds to the community vibe. It’s an easy place to enjoy good food and services without having to travel far. Conveniently located near major roads, commuting is straightforward. The area is just a short drive away from the local lakes. This proximity to water makes it nice for those who appreciate outdoor recreation. Overall, this building provides a comfortable living option in a vibrant neighborhood.

1538 Park Avenue Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$169,000
Avg. Sale Price$160,000
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market71 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market71 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

1538 Park Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 2B2B-21712025-02-14
MLS#: 12220738 		Closed$160,000
Unit 3A3A1200221002021-03-19
MLS#: 10949752 		Closed$182,000
Unit 1A1A120022912018-08-13
MLS#: 09949414 		Closed$173,500
Unit 1A
1A

2 Beds

2 Baths

1200 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-08-13Closed$173,500
MLS#: 09949414
Days On Market91
Unit 2B
2B

2 Beds

1 Baths

0 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-02-14Closed$160,000
MLS#: 12220738
Days On Market71
Unit 3A
3A

2 Beds

2 Baths

1200 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-03-19Closed$182,000
MLS#: 10949752
Days On Market100
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Amenities

One of the great perks at 1538 Park Avenue is the convenient laundry facility right in the building. Laundry day has never been simpler! Imagine taking a quick stroll down the hall rather than driving to a laundromat. Plus, this pet-friendly building allows for some furry companions, giving you the possibility of bringing your four-legged friend along for the ride.

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Amenities Description

One of the great perks at 1538 Park Avenue is the convenient laundry facility right in the building. Laundry day has never been simpler! Imagine taking a quick stroll down the hall rather than driving to a laundromat. Plus, this pet-friendly building allows for some furry companions, giving you the possibility of bringing your four-legged friend along for the ride.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Laundry

Laundry

Coin Laundry

Coin Laundry

Storage

Storage

Policies

When it comes to policies at 1538 Park Avenue, you can relax knowing there’s a good balance in place. The building has a number limit and size limit for pets, welcoming both cats and dogs. This flexibility can be a perfect match for young professionals or families looking for their ideal living situation.

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Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
1538 Park Avenue--
1540 Park Ave$196/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1540 Park Avenue$196/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1535 Park Avenue Condominiums$261/sqft.$3 /sqft.
1535 Forest Avenue Condominiums$233/sqft.$4 /sqft.
1535 Forest Ave$196/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

1538 Park Avenue is located near 32+ schools throughout River Forest. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

St Vincent Ferrer Elementary School

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Private|Grades PK–8
1515 Lathrop Ave|0.3 miles away

Willard Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–4
1250 Ashland Ave|0.38 miles away

Elm Middle School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
7607 W Cortland St|0.44 miles away

Keystone Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7415 North Ave|0.5 miles away

Trinity High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
7574 Division St|0.54 miles away

Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
7400 Augusta St|0.83 miles away
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Schools

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Description

1538 Park Avenue is located near 32+ schools throughout River Forest. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

St Vincent Ferrer Elementary School

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Private|Grades PK–8
1515 Lathrop Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Willard Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–4
1250 Ashland Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Elm Middle School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
7607 W Cortland St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Keystone Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7415 North Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Trinity High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
7574 Division St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
7400 Augusta St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Grace Lutheran School

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Private|Grades PK–8
7300 Division St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Elmwood Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
2319 N 76th Ave|1.02 Miles Away

Elmwood Park High School

B-
Public|Grades 9–12
8201 W Fullerton A...|1.08 Miles Away

Roosevelt School

A-
Public|Grades 5–8
7560 Oak Ave|1.13 Miles Away

Sayre Elementary Language Academy

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
1850 N Newland Ave|1.17 Miles Away

Horace Mann Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
921 N Kenilworth A...|1.21 Miles Away

Lincoln Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–4
511 Park Ave|1.34 Miles Away

Jane Addams Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
910 Division St|1.37 Miles Away

Des Plaines Valley Efe

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Public|Grades 9–12
2000 5th Ave # M10...|1.43 Miles Away

St Giles School

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Private|Grades PK–8
1034 Linden Ave|1.50 Miles Away

Oliver W Holmes Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
508 N Kenilworth A...|1.51 Miles Away

Lincoln Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
811 Chicago Ave|1.55 Miles Away

River Grove Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
2650 Thatcher Ave|1.60 Miles Away

Rhodes Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
8931 Fullerton Ave|1.63 Miles Away

Walther Christian Academy

--
Private|Grades 6–12
900 Chicago Ave|1.64 Miles Away

John Mills Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
2824 N 76th Ave|1.65 Miles Away

The Field School

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Private|Grades PK–6
931 Lake St|1.77 Miles Away

Grant-White Elementary School

B
Public|Grades 3–5
147 Circle Ave|1.78 Miles Away

Acero Charter School Newtwork - Roberto Clemente Campus

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
2050 N Natchez Ave|1.81 Miles Away

Sacred Heart Catholic School

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Private|Grades PK–8
815 N 16th Ave|1.88 Miles Away

Sacred Heart School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
815 N 16th Ave|1.88 Miles Away

Lovett Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
6333 W Bloomingdal...|1.90 Miles Away

Emerson Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
311 Washington Blv...|1.93 Miles Away

William Hatch Elementary School

A
Public|Grades PK–5
1000 N Ridgeland A...|1.96 Miles Away

Stevenson Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
1630 N 20th Ave|1.99 Miles Away

Montessori Language Academy

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Private|Grades PK–KG
314 Circle Ave|1.99 Miles Away

Transit

Located in a transit-friendly area of River Forest, 1538 Park Avenue provides easy access to nearby public transportation. Within a 2-mile radius, Bus support smooth and efficient travel. Reliable transit connectivity improves commuting experiences. This location promotes accessibility and urban convenience.

5th/Andy

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

5th/Augusta

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

5th/Belden

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

5th/Braddock

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

5th/Cernan Center

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

5th/Chicago

1.39 miles away|27 min walk
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Description

Located in a transit-friendly area of River Forest, 1538 Park Avenue provides easy access to nearby public transportation. Within a 2-mile radius, Bus support smooth and efficient travel. Reliable transit connectivity improves commuting experiences. This location promotes accessibility and urban convenience.

5th/Andy

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

5th/Augusta

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

5th/Belden

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

5th/Braddock

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

5th/Cernan Center

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

5th/Chicago

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

5th/Concord

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

5th/Division

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

5th/Doris

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

5th/Elsie

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

5th/Erie

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

5th/Gottlieb/RR Tracks

1 miles away|20 min walk

5th/Hemingway Dr.

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

5th/Hugh Muir

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

5th/Huron

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

5th/Lake

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

5th/Lyndale

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

5th/Main

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

5th/Maple

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

5th/Maywood Park/Crosswalk

0.99 miles away|19 min walk

5th/Nichols

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

5th/North

0.99 miles away|19 min walk

5th/Oak

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

5th/Pace Shelter/Botanical Gardens

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

5th/Pace Sign/Public Storage

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

5th/Palmer

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

5th/Pine

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

5th/Public Storage/Pace Sign

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

5th/Randolph

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

5th/Rice

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

5th/River

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

5th/Rose

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

5th/St. Charles

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

5th/Superior

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

5th/Walton

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

5th/Washington

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

5th/Winston

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

800 W North Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

8311 W North Ave

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Broadway Ave & Division St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Broadway Ave & Hirsch St

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Broadway Ave & Le Moyne St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

Broadway Ave & North Ave

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

Broadway Ave & Norwood St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Broadway Ave & Thomas St

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Diversey & Neva Terminal

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Diversey & Newcastle

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

Diversey & Newland

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Diversey & Nordica

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Diversey & Sayre

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

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1538 Park Avenue Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

17.34%

15–29 Years

19.71%

30–44 Years

20.61%

45–59 Years

19.61%

60+ Years

22.73%

Commute

11.56%

Transit

2.06%

Walk

73.4%

Drive

0.32%

Bike

Housing Ownership

68.69%

Owner Occupied

31.31%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
31.77%
Multi Family
6.09%
Single Person
35.13%
Multi Person
64.87%

Average Income

Household:$10,385,777.81 /yr

Individual:$5,397,309.31 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree23.35%
High School College20.82%
Diploma8.13%
Post Graduate20.65%
Others27.07%
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Education

Diploma8.13%
Post Graduate20.65%
Others27.07%
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