River-and-Forest Living on Mount Prospect's East Edge
View Available Homes Call (847) 738-1884Forest River hugs Mount Prospect's east edge along the Des Plaines River corridor â mid-1960s homes on wooded lots beside forest preserve land, with a semi-rural feel minutes from Randhurst.
Its independent spirit is local legend â the area has its own traditions and identity, and residents wouldn't have it any other way.
Forest River homes typically trade between $425,000 and $600,000, with wooded and preserve-adjacent lots carrying premiums. Buyers who want trees and trails over sidewalks and streetlights seek this pocket out specifically.
The neighborhood's nature-adjacent signature.
Additions that grew with the trees.
Backyards that border forever-green land.
Forest River students attend River Trails District 26 schools and District 214 high schools; verify your block with the district. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.
The Des Plaines River Trail and its forest preserves are the backyard, with Randhurst Village, River Road's routes and Camp Pine Woods all immediate. Explore our full Mount Prospect guide →
The Dawn Simmons Team has helped buyers and sellers across Mount Prospect and the northwest suburbs for over 26 years. Get honest guidance on pricing, what homes here really sell for, and what to look out for.
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