Welcome to this classic Cape Cod-style home offering 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, nestled in a desirable location. This home is full of charm and ready for your personal touch to bring it into the modern era! A large living area with hardwood floors and a big picture window that fills the room with natural light, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Two bedrooms on the first floor with beautiful hardwood floors, and two additional bedrooms on the second floor, offering plenty of space. A spacious basement that offers tons of potential for storage or additional living space. Step outside to a sizable deck-ideal for summer barbecues or outdoor relaxation. This home is a diamond in the rough, in need of updating and rehab, but with so much potential to make it your own. Bring your vision and make this home shine! Don't miss out on the opportunity to create your dream home in this wonderful Cape Cod property!
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$265,000
5126 Forster Ave, Schiller Park, IL 60176
4beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$283,400 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$3,373 Estimated rent
Home value
$283,400
$252,000 - $317,000
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Spacious basementBig picture windowNatural lightSizable deckHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Patti Furman 847-724-5800,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Dorota Dynak
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12291457
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 780 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Additional parcels included: 12094080380000
- Parcel number: 12094080720000
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Schiller Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,360
- Annual tax amount: $10,441
- Date on market: 2/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2025 | Sold | $265,000+9.5%$142/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12291457 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2001 | Sold | $242,000$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $12,036 +0% |
| 2023 | $3,522 +0.3% | $12,034 |
| 2022 | $3,510 +51.6% | $12,034 +68.5% |
| 2021 | $2,316 +3.2% | $7,140 |
| 2020 | $2,245 +3.3% | $7,140 -11.1% |
| 2019 | $2,173 -13.5% | $8,031 -1.7% |
| 2018 | $2,513 0% | $8,172 |
| 2017 | $2,514 +2.1% | $8,172 |
| 2016 | $2,461 -4.3% | $8,172 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $2,571 +0.5% | $8,069 |
| 2014 | $2,557 +3.9% | $8,069 |
| 2013 | $2,461 -7.6% | $8,069 -14.1% |
| 2012 | $2,663 +5.3% | $9,395 |
| 2011 | $2,530 +15.6% | $9,395 |
| 2010 | $2,188 +0.2% | $9,395 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $2,185 +12.5% | $10,223 -12.5% |
| 2008 | $1,942 +19.2% | $11,683 |
| 2007 | $1,630 +6.2% | $11,683 +14.5% |
| 2006 | $1,535 +1.8% | $10,203 |
| 2005 | $1,507 -0.7% | $10,203 |
| 2004 | $1,517 +10.8% | $10,203 +42.1% |
| 2003 | $1,369 +10.7% | $7,180 |
| 2002 | $1,237 +68.7% | $7,180 |
| 2001 | $733 +3% | $7,180 +6.8% |
| 2000 | $712 -2.5% | $6,721 |
| 1999 | $730 | $6,721 |
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Neighborhood: 60176
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10East Leyden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 81
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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