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1535 Forest Ave

RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 19685 floors23 units2,042–2,042 ft²
$7.7M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$323K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$158
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-46.2%vs the River Forest ZIP median sale $/ft² ($294)

Sales Performance

$328K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-6.4%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
5
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
21.7%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+1.9%per yeartypical hold 6.2 yrsfrom 21 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20002004200820112014202020232026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20002004200820112014202020232026

42 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$245K$370K$495K$620K2,042 ft²2,042 ft²2,042 ft²2,042 ft²2,042 ft²2,042 ft²
2 bd3 bd
2 bed
4 units
3 bed
19 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
18 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
4 units
One-off layouts
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$245K–$277K
6 units
$304K–$337K
8 units
$343K–$355K
5 units
$388K–$414K
3 units
$620K–$620K
1 unit

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 2
$147/ft²
Floor 3
$151/ft²
Floor 4
$198/ft²
Floor 5
$166/ft²
Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·01
$199/ft²
Line ·02
$175/ft²
Line ·04
$172/ft²
Line ·03
$162/ft²
Line ·06
$147/ft²
Line ·05
$125/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.87%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.30%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.3.5 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.50%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.40%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$335,248
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,848
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.1

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 402Jun 17, 2026$401,500Unit 404Feb 27, 2026$405,000Unit 305Jan 9, 2026$245,000Unit 301Dec 30, 2025$327,000Unit 504Sep 4, 2025$327,500Unit 404Jan 31, 2025$395,000Unit 506Nov 21, 2024$320,000Unit 502Sep 30, 2024$350,000Unit 503Dec 11, 2023$325,000Unit 202Sep 29, 2023$296,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
75
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
64
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.55 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Willard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Roosevelt SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Oak Park and River Forest District 200

Neighborhood · ZIP 60305These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$232,452
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

1535 Forest Ave # 201
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$319K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 202
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$317K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 203
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$323K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 204
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$321K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 205
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$246K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 206
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$277K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 301
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$337K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 302
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$324K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 303
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$343K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 304
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$323K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 305
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$251K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 306
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$273K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 401
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,042 ft²
$620K
1535 Forest Ave # 402
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$405K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 403
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$304K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 404
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$414K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 405
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$275K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 501
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$349K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 502
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$388K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 503
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$355K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 504
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$345K
1535 Forest Ave Apt 505
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$245K
1535 Forest Ave # 506
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 ft²
$349K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 1535 Forest Ave

How many units are in 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL?

1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL has 23 residential units across 5 floors, built in 1968, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 23 units at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL is $323,159. That works out to $158 per square foot. Units run from 2,042 to 2,042 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL expensive for River Forest?

Units at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL carry a median of $158 per square foot, 46% below the River Forest median of $294 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL?

5 units at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 42 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 21.7% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $328K.

Have units at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL appreciated?

Across 21 repeat sales of the same unit, 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL returned a median 1.9% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.2 years.

What floor plans does 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL have?

The most common plan at 1535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL is a 3-bedroom of 2,042 square feet, repeated 18 times, with a median estimate of $330,504. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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