For Rent9d on marketHistoric · 105 yrs
541 Forsythe Ave
Calumet City, IL, 60409 • 60409 • Cook County
$1,300/mo
$1/sqft
1Beds
1Baths
910Sqft
1921Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1921 · 105 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1921 · Historic
This charming small home features four rooms including a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and a tandem room that works perfectly as a second bedroom, home office, or flex space. A full, unfinished, clean basement offers generous storage and endless potential-create workout area. There are washer and dryer hook ups in basement. This rental property is ideal for a single person or yourng couple starting out with a small family since this is only a one bedroom with a tendem room that could be used as a child's bedroom. No garage, but two rear parking spaces are conveniently located behind the backyard. No Smoking and No pets allowed. Owner is an Illinois Licensed Broker. Listing agent is related to seller.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8/month
Principal & Interest$7
Property Tax$1
Insurance$0
Down payment20% ($260)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,040 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Date availableWed Apr 15 2026
TypeSingleFamily
CoolingNone
HeatingNatural Gas
PetsNo Pets
Parking2 Parking spaces
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingleFamily
Year built1921
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60409
Annual tax$4,509
Parcel3008407006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Enclosed Porch
Heating: Gas
No Disability Access
Off Alley
Tandem Room
Patio & Porch
Porch
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market9
Est. rent$1,453/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$1
On marketMar 31, 2026
PostedApr 1, 2026
Last sold$56,000
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days6
Views413
Favorites47
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Calumet City, IL, 60409
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 1, 2026Listed For Rent$1,300$1MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 1, 2026Listing Removed$129,900$143MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 25, 2026Price Change$129,900$143MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 10, 2026Price Change$139,900$154MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 3, 2026Listed For Sale$149,000$164MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 5, 2002Sold$56,000$62Public Record
Oct 9, 1996Sold$25,000$27Public Record
Listed For Rent$1,300
Apr 1, 2026•$1/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$129,900
Apr 1, 2026•$143/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$129,900
Mar 25, 2026•$143/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$139,900
Jan 10, 2026•$154/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$149,000
Jan 3, 2026•$164/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$56,000
Sep 5, 2002•$62/sqft•Public Record
Sold$25,000
Oct 9, 1996•$27/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$4,509$6,999
Apr 10, 2022$4,867$6,038
Apr 10, 2021$4,682$6,038
Apr 10, 2020$4,389$6,038
Apr 10, 2019$3,271$4,281
Apr 10, 2018$3,204$4,281
Apr 10, 2017$3,267$4,518
Apr 10, 2016$2,334$3,524
Apr 10, 2015$3,040$4,671
Apr 10, 2014$3,310$4,671
Apr 10, 2013$3,223$5,566
Apr 10, 2012$3,034$5,566
Apr 10, 2011$2,810$5,566
Apr 10, 2010$3,037$7,028
Apr 10, 2009$2,893$7,028
Apr 10, 2008$2,864$8,496
Apr 10, 2007$1,898$5,600
Apr 10, 2006$1,781$5,600
Apr 10, 2005$1,745$5,600
Apr 10, 2004$2,011$6,421
Apr 10, 2003$1,941$6,421
Apr 10, 2002$1,807$6,421
Apr 10, 2001$906$5,361
Apr 10, 2000$887$5,361
Apr 10, 1999$652$5,361
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Local context around this listing
Calumet City, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60409
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