This newly renovated single-family residential home has passed all inspections and features the following: Professionally painted from top to bottom, new vinyl plank flooring complete and throughout, all new ceilings and new light fixtures, complete and newly remodeled bathroom and kitchen with new ceramic tile floors. Kitchen features modern appliances with vented hood range. Master Bedroom has a private balcony deck. Furnace purchased 2019, Hot water heater as of 2020. New and complete drain tile system in both basements, installed November 2023. New Electric meter installed October 2023. Wired security system throughout home including monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Home has a Huge yard that wraps around the property boasting a large circular concrete patio, also there's a detached 2.5 car garage and an adjacent carport with 2 extra private spaces for off-street parking. A $3500 credit for a central A/C unit. and 3.0% credit towards closing cost will be given for a full priced offer.
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$155,000
521 Forsythe Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
2beds
1,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$163,300 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$1,911 Estimated rent
Home value
$163,300
$147,000 - $181,000
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Modern appliancesAdjacent carportNew ceilingsPrivate balcony deckCeramic tile floorsNew vinyl plank flooringNew light fixtures
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Listed by:
Lenard Lewis 708-415-0610,
L&L Realty and Investments Inc
Bought with:
Laura Forte
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12154515
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Enclosed Porch Heated, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Block,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4.5
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Detached, Off Street, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X125
Details
- Parcel number: 30084020180000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Step Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Calumet City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,369
- Date on market: 9/5/2024
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Sold | $155,000$152/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Pending sale | $155,000$152/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Price change | $155,000-8.8%$152/sqft |
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| 10/13/2024 | Price change | $170,000-2.9%$167/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $175,000+12.9%$172/sqft |
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| 1/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $155,000$152/sqft |
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| 12/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $155,000+811.8%$152/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/14/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,600+25.5%$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/29/2018 | Listing removed | $1,275$1/sqft |
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| 11/26/2018 | Price change | $1,275-5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 9/24/2018 | Price change | $1,350-10%$1/sqft |
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| 6/27/2018 | Price change | $1,500+7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 11/13/2017 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400+3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/17/2017 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 3/7/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 4/12/2016 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,350+8%$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2014 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2008 | Sold | $17,000-84.5%$17/sqft |
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| 7/6/2005 | Sold | $110,000$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,168 +7.8% | $6,000 |
| 2023 | $3,866 -11.5% | $6,000 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $4,369 +169.6% | $5,420 |
| 2021 | $1,620 -35.1% | $5,420 -17.1% |
| 2020 | $2,495 +97% | $6,535 +28.5% |
| 2019 | $1,267 -37.5% | $5,087 -17.2% |
| 2018 | $2,026 +1.2% | $6,142 |
| 2017 | $2,001 -14.6% | $6,142 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $2,342 +5.6% | $6,032 |
| 2015 | $2,218 -9.6% | $6,032 |
| 2014 | $2,455 +7.1% | $6,032 -8.4% |
| 2013 | $2,291 -36.2% | $6,587 |
| 2012 | $3,590 +8% | $6,587 |
| 2011 | $3,325 -18% | $6,587 -29.8% |
| 2010 | $4,057 +5% | $9,387 |
| 2009 | $3,864 +13% | $9,387 -7.4% |
| 2008 | $3,418 +17.9% | $10,138 +18.5% |
| 2007 | $2,898 +6.6% | $8,553 |
| 2006 | $2,720 +2% | $8,553 |
| 2005 | $2,665 +83% | $8,553 +29.7% |
| 2004 | $1,457 +1.2% | $6,594 |
| 2003 | $1,440 -22.4% | $6,594 |
| 2002 | $1,855 +22.6% | $6,594 +18.3% |
| 2001 | $1,514 +2.8% | $5,575 |
| 2000 | $1,472 +14.8% | $5,575 |
| 1999 | $1,282 | $5,575 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60409
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWilson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Wentworth Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Thornton Fractional North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 155
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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