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Sold on 12/17/2021
Megan Hancock of @properties

970 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • $363,000

    Last sold 12/17/2021 for $268K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,125

    Sqft ($238/Sqft)

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About 970 E Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1953
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to your new home! This move in ready 2 bedroom home features hardwood floors throughout. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Off the kitchen is an additional family room with full view of backyard. Large backyard is fully fence with 2.5 car garage and brand new custom built pergola. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and more! Nothing to do but move in!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Megan Hancock
Listing Office - @properties
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11284033 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
MLS # 11284033
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Living Area 1125
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 5954.16
Year Built 1953
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Basement None, Crawl
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Dining Room Combined W/ LivRm
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry In Unit
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Brick
# Garage Spaces 2.5
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2.5
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
Elementary School Forest Elementary School
Elementary School District 62
High School Maine West High School
Middle School District 62
Middle School Algonquin Middle School
High School District 207
APN 9203110140000
Directions Oakton East Of Wolf Rd To Webster North To Forest
$363K
Range: $290K-$435K
Last 30 days 
  • Feb 2022
    Public Records
  • Feb 1, 2022 Sold
    $268,000
  • Jan 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11284033
  • Jan 21, 2022 Sold
    $268,000 (-3.9%)
  • Jan 11, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Dec 17, 2021 Active
    —
  • Dec 8, 2021 Listed
    $279,000 (+18.7%)
  • Mar 2019
    Public Records
  • Mar 7, 2019 Sold
    $235,000 (+5.4%)
  • Mar 2005
    Public Records
  • Mar 8, 2005 Sold
    $223,000
  • 970 E Forest Ave
    $268K
  • Des Plains
    $399K +1% y/y
  • 60018
    $498K +13% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $359K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
976 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $354,000 2/1 995 0.01
962 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $384,000 3/1 1,178 0.01
954 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $441,000 3/1 1,358 0.02
1378 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $474,000 3/1 1,357 0.03
1410 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $484,000 3/1 1,345 0.03
948 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $378,000 3/1 995 0.03
1372 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $417,000 3/1 1,182 0.03
1305 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $378,000 2/1 1,259 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Forest Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
8/10
Algonquin 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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