For Sale42d on marketHistoric · 118 yrs
557 Forsythe Ave
Calumet City, IL, 60409 • 60409 • Cook County
$138,000
$150/sqft
-$10,000 since Feb 28, 2026
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
2Baths
920Sqft
0.09 acLot
1908Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1908 · 118 years of history
2-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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42 days on market
Established listing
$150/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1908 · Historic
FIVE BEDROOM AND TWO FULL BATHROOMS, AND A TWO CAR GARAGE. FURNACE INSTALLED 2024 UNFINISHED BASEMENT. PROPERTY HAS BEEN REFINISHED AND PAINTED. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. CONVENTIONAL, FHA, VA FINANCING!! SELLER MOTIVATED!!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two car garage and refinished and painted as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$909/month
Principal & Interest$725
Property Tax$138
Insurance$46
Down payment20% ($27,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $110,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1908
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,937 sqft
Days on Zillow42 Days
Price/sqft$150
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1908
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
Lot3,937 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60409
Annual tax$6,120
Parcel3008407011
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom2
Second11×10 ft110 sqft
Bedroom3
Second11×10 ft110 sqft
Bedroom4
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom5
Second9×10 ft90 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market42
Est. value$135,800
Est. rent$2,616/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$150
On marketFeb 25, 2026
PostedFeb 25, 2026
Last sold$24,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views287
Favorites10
How are the schools in Calumet City?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Calumet City, IL, 60409
Price history
29 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 28, 2026Price Change$138,000$150MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2026Listed For Sale$148,000$161MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2026Listing Removed$148,000$161MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 16, 2026Price Change$148,000$161MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2026Listed For Sale$150,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2026Listing Removed$150,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 8, 2026Price Change$150,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2026Price Change$155,000$168MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 17, 2026Price Change$165,000$179MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 7, 2026Listed For Sale$175,000$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 7, 2026Listing Removed$175,000$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 23, 2025Price Change$175,000$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 15, 2025Listed For Sale$200,000$217MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 2, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Jul 19, 2021Listed For Rent$1,800$2Zillow Rental Network_1
Apr 3, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Mar 2, 2021Listed For Rent$1,800$2Zillow Rental Network_1
Feb 3, 2016Sold$24,000$26MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 26, 2015Listing Removed$24,000$26Real People Realty Inc
Sep 11, 2015Listed For Sale$24,000$26Real People Realty Inc
Aug 4, 2015Listing Removed$24,200$26Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Jul 22, 2015Price Change$24,200$26Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Apr 16, 2015Pending Sale$22,900$25Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Apr 3, 2015Listed For Sale$22,900$25Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Jan 14, 2015Listing Removed$28,900$31Owner
Dec 23, 2014Listed For Sale$28,900$31Owner
Oct 6, 2003Sold$95,000$103Public Record
Sep 16, 1997Sold$50,000$54Public Record
Jun 12, 1996Sold$60,000$65Public Record
Price Change$138,000
Feb 28, 2026•$150/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$148,000
Feb 25, 2026•$161/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$148,000
Feb 25, 2026•$161/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$148,000
Feb 16, 2026•$161/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$150,000
Feb 13, 2026•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$150,000
Feb 13, 2026•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$150,000
Feb 8, 2026•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$155,000
Feb 1, 2026•$168/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$165,000
Jan 17, 2026•$179/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$175,000
Jan 7, 2026•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$175,000
Jan 7, 2026•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$175,000
Dec 23, 2025•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$200,000
Dec 15, 2025•$217/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Aug 2, 2021•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$1,800
Jul 19, 2021•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed—
Apr 3, 2021•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$1,800
Mar 2, 2021•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Sold$24,000
Feb 3, 2016•$26/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$24,000
Oct 26, 2015•$26/sqft•Real People Realty Inc
Listed For Sale$24,000
Sep 11, 2015•$26/sqft•Real People Realty Inc
Listing Removed$24,200
Aug 4, 2015•$26/sqft•Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Price Change$24,200
Jul 22, 2015•$26/sqft•Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Pending Sale$22,900
Apr 16, 2015•$25/sqft•Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Listed For Sale$22,900
Apr 3, 2015•$25/sqft•Enterprise Realty Power Broker
Listing Removed$28,900
Jan 14, 2015•$31/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$28,900
Dec 23, 2014•$31/sqft•Owner
Sold$95,000
Oct 6, 2003•$103/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,000
Sep 16, 1997•$54/sqft•Public Record
Sold$60,000
Jun 12, 1996•$65/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$6,120$9,499
Apr 9, 2022$5,251$6,514
Apr 9, 2021$5,051$6,514
Apr 9, 2020$4,735$6,514
Apr 9, 2019$3,825$5,006
Apr 9, 2018$3,746$5,006
Apr 9, 2017$3,620$5,006
Apr 9, 2016$2,104$5,673
Apr 9, 2015$1,985$5,673
Apr 9, 2014$2,200$5,673
Apr 9, 2013$1,920$5,946
Apr 9, 2012$2,169$6,474
Apr 9, 2011$2,249$6,474
Apr 9, 2010$2,566$8,601
Apr 9, 2009$2,236$8,601
Apr 9, 2008$1,937$9,053
Apr 9, 2007$1,906$7,967
Apr 9, 2006$1,755$7,967
Apr 9, 2005$2,483$7,967
Apr 9, 2004$2,195$7,010
Apr 9, 2003$2,119$7,010
Apr 9, 2002$1,972$7,010
Apr 9, 2001$1,622$5,973
Apr 9, 2000$1,577$5,973
Apr 9, 1999$872$5,973
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Local context around this listing
Calumet City, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60409
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