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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,092 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 19 hours ago
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This solid brick home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, offering both comfort and potential. The main level includes a bright living area, two bedrooms, and a cozy kitchen, while the upstairs bedroom provides additional privacy or flexible space for an office or guest room. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage or room to expand, and the home is equipped with central A/C and heating. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car detached garage and a backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located near shopping, dining, parks, and major expressways, this home combines a great location with lasting value!

Full Property Details for 1491 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $163,000
  • Taxes: $10,767 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12500088
  • Updated: 10/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Calumet City
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Thornton
  • Driving Directions: River Oaks Dr. to Wentworth Ave, south to 165th, west to Forest, north to home

School Information

  • School District: 157
  • Elem School District: 157
  • Midd School District: 157
  • High School District: 215

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Cape Cod
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,092
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1028
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 112

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1950
  • Tax Amount: $10,767.53
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 30203070080000

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Schools serving 1491 Forest Ave

School Districts:Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215, Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157
NameGradesDistance
Hoover Elementary School, Calumet City, IL
1260 Superior Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
PK-50.9 mi
Schrum Memorial School
485 165th Street, Calumet City, IL 60409
6-80.3 mi
Thornton Fractional North High School
755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409
9-121.8 mi
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Price
Change
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10/01/2026
Listed
$163,000
503.7%
MLS
2/01/2013
Sold
$27,000
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Tax History for 1491 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,549
83%
$13,000
137%
2022
$4,673
2%
$5,480
—
2021
$4,585
18%
$5,480
—
2020
$3,873
-18%
$5,480
-14%
2019
$4,722
-1%
$6,351
—
2018
$4,752
-20%
$6,351
-24%
2017
$5,940
98%
$8,360
87%
2016
$3,005
-34%
$4,459
-35%
2015
$4,534
4%
$6,829
—
2014
$4,360
176%
$6,829
29%
2013
$1,577
-41%
$5,299
-28%
2012
$2,652
—
$7,340
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1491 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12500088) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1491 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $163,000 and was received on October 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1491 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Calumet City? You can browse all Calumet City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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