Sold289d on market
1538 Forest Ave
Calumet City, IL, 60409 • 60409 • Cook County
$75,000
$87/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
864Sqft
0.11 acLot
1948Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1948 · 78 years of history
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
289 days on market
Established listing
$87/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1948
Affordable Opportunity in Calumet City - Ready for Your Vision! This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home presents an excellent value for buyers looking to invest in a property they can truly make their own in Calumet City, Illinois. While it requires some TLC, imagine the possibilities of transforming this property into your perfect space. Bring your design ideas and make this Calumet City address your own!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$489/month
Principal & Interest$389
Property Tax$75
Insurance$25
Down payment20% ($15,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $60,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1948
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,880 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1948
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Lot4,880 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60409
Annual tax$2,652
Parcel3020308028
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Community
Sidewalks
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market289
Est. value$77,300
Est. rent$1,783/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$87
On marketApr 26, 2025
PostedApr 26, 2025
Last sold$75,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 24, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Calumet City?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Calumet City, IL, 60409
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 23, 2025Sold$75,000$87MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 18, 2025Contingent$98,000$113MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 26, 2025Listed For Sale$98,000$113MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$75,000
Jun 23, 2025•$87/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$98,000
May 18, 2025•$113/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$98,000
Apr 26, 2025•$113/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$2,652$10,000
Apr 9, 2022$2,727$6,618
Apr 9, 2021$2,751$6,618
Apr 9, 2020$2,484$6,618
Apr 9, 2019$2,192$6,378
Apr 9, 2018$2,202$6,378
Apr 9, 2017$2,133$6,378
Apr 9, 2016$2,149$5,686
Apr 9, 2015$2,033$5,686
Apr 9, 2014$1,991$5,686
Apr 9, 2013$2,005$6,023
Apr 9, 2012$1,931$6,023
Apr 9, 2011$2,069$6,023
Apr 9, 2010$2,838$9,683
Apr 9, 2009$2,391$9,683
Apr 9, 2008$2,091$10,193
Apr 9, 2007$2,030$9,141
Apr 9, 2006$1,816$9,141
Apr 9, 2005$1,645$9,141
Apr 9, 2004$1,682$7,276
Apr 9, 2003$1,656$7,276
Apr 9, 2002$1,542$7,276
Apr 9, 2001$1,117$6,498
Apr 9, 2000$1,090$6,498
Apr 9, 1999$1,090$6,498
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Calumet City, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60409
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