Welcome home to this spacious and beautifully maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence, perfectly situated on a rare oversized corner double lot in one of Forest Park's most desirable and convenient locations. Offering far more living space than meets the eye, this home combines comfort, flexibility, major mechanical updates, and an incredible outdoor setting. Step inside to an expansive living and dining room filled with natural light, highlighted by a stunning bay window that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The versatile layout is ideal for everyday living, entertaining guests, or hosting holiday gatherings. Just beyond, the enclosed porch provides the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind with a good book, or take in the changing seasons year round. The finished lower level significantly expands the home's functionality with a full bathroom and an oversized recreation room, offering endless possibilities for a family room, home office, fitness area, guest suite, or potential in law arrangement. Outside is where this property truly stands apart. The rare corner double lot provides an enormous backyard with exceptional outdoor living space! Plenty of room for gardening, play, pets, future expansion, or simply enjoying the privacy and open space that's so difficult to find. The expansive deck is perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, entertaining family and friends, or relaxing at the end of the day. This home has also been thoughtfully updated for peace of mind and convenience, including new water lines, a new sewer line, a new furnace, a newer roof, newer central air conditioning, updated plumbing fixtures, a newer stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator, along with a newer washer and dryer, allowing you to move in and simply enjoy. Location is everything, and this home delivers. Enjoy quick access to major expressways, the CTA Blue Line for an easy commute to downtown Chicago, and an abundance of shopping, restaurants, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away. With spacious living areas, flexible lower-level living space, extensive mechanical updates, a spectacular oversized yard on a rare double lot, and an unbeatable Forest Park location, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy both space and lifestyle in one remarkable home.
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$315,000
1044 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
2beds
968sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning bay windowNewer washer and dryerEnclosed porchFlexible lower-level living space
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Listed by:
Omni Kompare 708-340-5729,
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections,
Allison Swierk 773-853-1390,
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12709427
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X24
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 968 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x125
Details
- Additional parcels included: 15134170170000
- Parcel number: 15134170160000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forest Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,477
- Date on market: 7/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2026 | Listing removed | $318,000$329/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $318,000$329/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Contingent | $318,000$329/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $318,000+183.9%$329/sqft |
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| 5/7/1997 | Sold | $112,000$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,951 -44.5% | $27,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $7,114 +21% | $26,999 +36.2% |
| 2022 | $5,878 +4.7% | $19,820 |
| 2021 | $5,614 +1.2% | $19,820 |
| 2020 | $5,546 -7% | $19,820 -2.7% |
| 2019 | $5,963 +2.1% | $20,365 |
| 2018 | $5,838 +1.9% | $20,365 |
| 2017 | $5,730 +8.6% | $20,365 +18.2% |
| 2016 | $5,278 +2.5% | $17,226 |
| 2015 | $5,151 +1.5% | $17,226 |
| 2014 | $5,073 -7.7% | $17,226 -12.2% |
| 2013 | $5,493 +2.3% | $19,614 |
| 2012 | $5,370 -1.4% | $19,614 |
| 2011 | $5,448 +5.9% | $19,614 -17.9% |
| 2010 | $5,144 +14% | $23,902 |
| 2009 | $4,514 +25.2% | $23,902 -5% |
| 2008 | $3,605 -5.4% | $25,161 +13.3% |
| 2007 | $3,811 +5.5% | $22,200 |
| 2006 | $3,611 +2.5% | $22,200 |
| 2005 | $3,524 +4.9% | $22,200 +48.1% |
| 2004 | $3,359 +4.3% | $14,985 |
| 2003 | $3,220 +16.9% | $14,985 |
| 2002 | $2,756 +22.2% | $14,985 +30.1% |
| 2001 | $2,256 +5.7% | $11,521 |
| 2000 | $2,134 +7% | $11,521 |
| 1999 | $1,995 | $11,521 |
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Neighborhood: 60130
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Betsy Ross Elementary School
- Middle: Field Stevenson Elementary Schoo
- High: Proviso East High School
- District: 91
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




