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Sold on 12/08/2020
Patricia Monroe of Chicago Homes Connection, Inc.

1520 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • $373,000

    Last sold 12/08/2020 for $236K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,456

    Sqft ($162/Sqft)

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About 1520 E Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1954
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,712 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Incredible investment opportunity for investors/handyman. Home needs work but potential galore! This large ranch with attached garage and fenced in yard is located on a quiet tree lined street. Some work has been done, huge unfinished basement. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Great location, close to i-294. Great schools and park district.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Patricia Monroe
Listing Office - Chicago Homes Connection, Inc.
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10913696 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Ranch
MLS # 10913696
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Living Area 1456
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2
Property Tax $ 5674.27
Year Built 1954
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Master Bathroom Desc None
Master Bedroom Desc Main Level
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Not Applicable
Living Room Main Level
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Total # of Rooms 5
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior Features Wood Laminate Floors
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Vinyl Siding
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Desc Asphalt
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 1
Garage Desc Attached
Exterior Features Deck
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
High School District 207
APN 9204090270000
$373K
Range: $328K-$417K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,615/month
Gross rent multiplier: 12.2
  • Jan 2021
    Public Records
  • Jan 27, 2021 Sold
    $236,500 (+0.2%)
  • Jan 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10913696
  • Jan 20, 2021 Sold
    $236,100 (+15.2%)
  • Dec 8, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Dec 6, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
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  • Dec 2, 2020 Re-Activated
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  • Nov 28, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Nov 24, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
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  • Nov 17, 2020 Re-Activated
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  • Nov 4, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Oct 29, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Oct 21, 2020 Listed
    $205,000 (+5.1%)
  • Nov 2018
    mls logo MLS # 10112010
  • Nov 15, 2018 Canceled
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  • Oct 15, 2018 Listed
    $195,000
  • Jan 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09763161
  • Jan 2, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • Nov 7, 2017 Pending
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  • Sep 25, 2017 Listed
    $195,000
  • Mar 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09469489
  • Mar 31, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Feb 7, 2017 Pending
    —
  • Feb 1, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Jan 3, 2017 Listed
    $195,000 (-2.5%)
  • Nov 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09255124
  • Nov 4, 2016 Cancelled
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  • Jun 25, 2016 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 11, 2016 Listed
    $200,000
  • 1520 E Forest Ave
    $236K
  • Des Plains
    $408K +10% y/y
  • 60018
    $429K -4% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $369K +5% y/y
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Central Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
5/10
Chippewa Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Community Consolidated School District 62
6/10
Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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