1485 Forest Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018


$237,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,027
Cost/Sqft: $242
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1955
Property Taxes: $5,289
Days On Market: 2157
Lot Size: 0,27
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Description

Looking for a nice brick ranch home for yourself? Look no further! This lovely little home features include a roof that is warranted until 2067, newer windows, hot water heat and central air. Full unfinished basement with overhead sewers, sump pump (2019) and a fireplace. Beautiful hardwood floors and fresh paint. Sitting on a 60X193 lot in a most convenient area of town. Close to transportation, schools, parks and shopping. An excellent value!

Property Specifics

Single Family
Ranch
1955
Full
No
0.27
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
10687639
09204110100000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Central Elementary School
62
Middle School
Chippewa Middle School
62 Not in DB
High School
Maine West High School
207 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
19 Jun, 2020 Sold $237,000 MRED MLS
13 May, 2020 Under contract $249,000 MRED MLS
10 Apr, 2020 Listed for sale $249,000 MRED MLS
5 Nov, 2025 Sold $335,000 MRED MLS
23 Oct, 2025 Under contract $323,500 MRED MLS
20 Oct, 2025 Listed for sale $323,500 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: No additional rooms
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

1
Concrete Perimeter
Patio
60X193
None
Hardwood Floors
Range, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2020 $5,289
2025 $6,855

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