542 Jackson Ave in River Forest sells for $1.58 million

The $1,585,000 sale was 84% above the home’s last recorded sale. The Cook County Assessor's sales records list that earlier sale as $860,000 in 2022. The single-family home at 542 Jackson Ave in River Forest sold on July 27, 2026.

An aerial photo shows trees covering much of the lot, with other houses around it.

The record lists Courtland M. Madock as the seller and Taylor Smith as the buyer.

Assessor's records show 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,204 square feet of living area. They list a build year of 1925 and a 13,800-square-foot lot. The price works out to $719 per square foot. The market value on record is $960,000, 65% below the sale price.

This summary was written by AI from public sales records and checked by automated rules. The figures come from the record and the NetSheet.org rules engine. How we make these.

What were the closing costs in Cook County?

By our estimate, the seller's two largest charges, not counting commission and prorations, were $4,645 for the owner's title insurance policy and $1,585 for the state real estate transfer tax. Who pays what follows Cook County custom.

How much did the seller net?

By our estimate, the seller netted about $1,459,495. That assumes a 5% commission. It is before any mortgage payoff.

How much cash did the buyer bring to closing?

A buyer putting 20% down would need about $314,208 at closing. That covers the down payment and closing costs.

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