The River Forest housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in River Forest was $283K last month, up 8.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in River Forest is $151, down 5.0% since last year.
What is the housing market like in River Forest today?
In May 2024, River Forest home prices were up 8.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $283K. On average, homes in River Forest sell after 8 days on the market compared to 27 days last year. There were 7 homes sold in May this year, down from 11 last year.
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Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$282,500
+8.7% YoY | May 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
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Schools in River Forest
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No elementary schools in this region.
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Climate's impact on River Forest housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in River Forest.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Minor
6% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
River Forest has a minor risk of flooding. 20 properties in River Forest are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 6% of all properties in River Forest. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
14% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
River Forest has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 86 properties in River Forest that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 14% of all properties in River Forest.
River Forest has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
River Forest has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.