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    537 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

    4beds
    2,160sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1893
    6,250 Square Feet Lot
    $508,700 Zestimate®
    $238/sqft
    $3,147 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $508,700

    $483,000 - $534,000

    $3,147/mo

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    What's special

    Beautiful original woodworkSoaring ceilingsRich hardwood floorsRare oversized lotExpansive fully fenced yardPractical mudroomUpdated kitchen
    **Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best due by 6pm Sunday 7/12** Not every home has a personality. This one has soul. This one-of-a-kind farmhouse sits on a rare oversized lot just 1.5 blocks from Forest Park's vibrant Madison Street, offering the perfect blend of timeless charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find the character you can't recreate-soaring ceilings, beautiful original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that instantly feel like home. The formal dining room with its beamed ceiling is made for memorable dinners, while the updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and practical mudroom make everyday living easy. Upstairs, the oversized bathroom features a dual vanity and the convenience of second-floor laundry. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced yard offers room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy your own private retreat. Relax with your morning coffee on one of two welcoming front porches, then imagine the possibilities waiting in the full unfinished basement-a blank canvas ready for your vision. With copper water service already in place and Forest Park's restaurants, boutiques, parks, and entertainment just around the corner, this home offers a rare combination of space, character, and location that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Some homes check the boxes. This one steals your heart

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    April Baker, ABR,E-PRO,PSA,RENE,RSPS,SFR 224-715-0428,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Bought with:

    Sophia Klopas

    Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12696204MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Other Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 180 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X15
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 168 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 168 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Balcony porch lanai
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 24 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6X4
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 225 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X15
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 56 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7X8
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X14
    Laundry
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 20 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 4X5
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X14
    Other
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 140 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X14
    Walk in closet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 50 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X5
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,250 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 X 125
    Details
    • Parcel number: 15132080220000
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Farmhouse
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1893
    • Major remodel year: 2007

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Forest Park

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $238/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $429,480
    • Annual tax amount: $11,904
    • Date on market: 7/6/2026
    • Listing terms: VA
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/12/2026Sold$515,000+3.2%$238/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12696204 Report a problem
    7/14/2026Contingent$499,000$231/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12696204 Report a problem
    7/6/2026Listed for sale$499,000+0.8%$231/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12696204 Report a problem
    8/31/2007Sold$495,000+1.2%$229/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06571738 Report a problem
    8/15/2005Sold$489,000$226/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$12,532 +5.3%$42,948
    2023$11,904 +7.8%$42,948 +25.4%
    2022$11,047 +5%$34,243
    2021$10,524 +1.9%$34,243
    2020$10,331 +13.3%$34,243 +16.7%
    2019$9,121 +2.1%$29,334
    2018$8,931 +2%$29,334
    2017$8,755 -5.4%$29,334 +3.6%
    2016$9,253 +2.1%$28,317
    2015$9,063 +1.7%$28,317
    2014$8,911 -7.9%$28,317 -13%
    2013$9,677 +2.6%$32,550
    2012$9,427 -0.3%$32,550
    2011$9,453 +12.3%$32,550 -7.7%
    2010$8,415 +9.6%$35,248
    2009$7,678 -15.1%$35,248 -5%
    2008$9,047 +33.4%$37,104 +37.5%
    2007$6,781 +41.9%$26,984
    2006$4,777 -25.2%$26,984
    2005$6,391 +54.5%$26,984 +49.9%
    2004$4,136 +4.5%$18,001
    2003$3,959 +16.9%$18,001
    2002$3,387 +6.5%$18,001 +16.8%
    2001$3,180 +5.8%$15,413
    2000$3,007 +24.5%$15,413
    1999$2,415 $15,413
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60130

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Garfield Elementary School
    • Middle: Forest Park Middle School
    • 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.

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