Beautifully maintained, move-in-ready home in the heart of Western Spring's Old Town neighborhood - walk to schools, train & downtown! Just a stone's throw from Laidlaw Elementary School and an easy walk to the train station, this location offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and city convenience. Spend weekends strolling downtown, enjoying the restaurants and shops, or enjoying community events around the historic Western Springs Water Tower. Close proximity to O'Hare and Midway airports makes travel a breeze. Inside, the main level is perfect for family living and entertaining, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen (updated 2010), and a cozy family room with fireplace. Main-level laundry and an attached 2-car garage with composite flooring add practical convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space, including a primary suite with an updated bath. The partially finished basement offers flexibility for a playroom, home office, or media space. Outdoors, enjoy a retractable pergola over the stamped concrete patio with remote-controlled screens-perfect for summer entertaining. A charming log cabin-style shed and a professionally landscaped, low-maintenance yard complete the scene. Sit back on the covered front porch and soak in the friendly neighborhood vibe.This home has been meticulously cared for by the original owners for over 40 years and includes high-efficiency HVAC (2021) with UV air purification, 2025 water heater, 2020 Okna Envirostar 800 windows, 2010 roof, whole-house generator, sprinkler system, and much more! Move in today and enjoy all the comforts of suburban living with city convenience.
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$940,000
4057 Forest Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
4beds
2,695sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
8,350 Square Feet Lot
$981,500 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$4,354 Estimated rent
Home value
$981,500
$883,000 - $1.09M
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Partially finished basementFour generously sized bedroomsRetractable pergolaUpdated bathEat-in kitchenCovered front porchFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Lindsey Paulus 708-926-5034,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Linda Conforti
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12505310
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,695 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x167
- Features: None
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 18062080090000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Old Town
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Western Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $801,450
- Annual tax amount: $16,487
- Date on market: 11/13/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold | $940,000-5.9%$349/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505310 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2025 | Contingent | $999,000$371/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505310 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000$371/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505310 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,288 -1.2% | $80,145 |
| 2023 | $16,487 -1.6% | $80,145 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $16,753 +37.3% | $71,761 |
| 2021 | $12,201 +9.8% | $71,761 |
| 2020 | $11,110 -8.1% | $71,761 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $12,089 -18.1% | $71,912 |
| 2018 | $14,769 +31.2% | $71,912 |
| 2017 | $11,260 -17.1% | $71,912 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $13,586 -3.1% | $64,092 |
| 2015 | $14,026 -7.2% | $64,092 -10.6% |
| 2014 | $15,120 -1.3% | $71,689 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $15,312 +3.1% | $71,288 |
| 2012 | $14,856 +3% | $71,288 |
| 2011 | $14,422 +24% | $71,288 +8% |
| 2010 | $11,627 -8% | $66,000 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $12,639 +24.5% | $75,707 -9% |
| 2008 | $10,153 -11.5% | $83,196 +15.5% |
| 2007 | $11,471 +2.9% | $72,048 |
| 2006 | $11,152 +2.4% | $72,048 |
| 2005 | $10,890 +9.8% | $72,048 +31.3% |
| 2004 | $9,917 +3.3% | $54,864 |
| 2003 | $9,599 +3.3% | $54,864 |
| 2002 | $9,290 +37.4% | $54,864 +43.6% |
| 2001 | $6,763 +2.5% | $38,197 |
| 2000 | $6,598 -2.1% | $38,197 |
| 1999 | $6,742 | $38,197 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60558
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Laidlaw Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Mcclure Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Laidlaw Elementary School
- Middle: Mcclure Junior High School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 101
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.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Western Springs
- 60558
- 4057 Forest Ave
