River Forest Home Remodeling

River Forest, IL is located in Cook county west of the city of Chicago, adjacent to neighboring Oak Park. River Forest has a rich architectural history that includes homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The village is proactive in protecting their architectural heritage, and has a number of properties designated as historical landmarks.(1) The median home value in River Forest was around $483,000.

Over 48% of all homes in River Forest were built before 1940.(2) Since then new home construction has slowed. Since the year 2000, just over 200 new homes have been built.

Home renovation and remodeling in River Forest should clearly be thoughtful and in keeping with the village’s rich architectural history. Since 1967 we’ve been remodeling homes in River Forest, as well as the rest of the western suburbs, including LaGrange and Hinsdale. If you’re considering building a home addition, or renovating a kitchen or bathroom in your River Forest home, contact our experienced designers.

(1) Source: Village of River Forest: http://www.river-forest.us/residents/historic-preservation
(2) Source: U.S. Census Info: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17/1764304lk.html