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$189,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,400 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 16 hours ago
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Welcome to this well-maintained home, beautifully situated on a corner double lot. This charming property offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with generously sized bedrooms and a comfortable, functional layout. The main level features an open-concept living and dining area, a spacious family room, and an eat-in kitchen-providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. One bedroom and a full bathroom are conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, with one of the bedrooms featuring a private half bathroom. The bedrooms feature cedar wood accents, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere. The full unfinished basement offers an open canvas with plenty of potential for additional living space, recreation, storage, or a future finished area. Outside, enjoy the privacy fully fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or outdoor activities. A 2-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. Property Sold As-Is. Renovations in 2022 and 2023 include: New Furnace; New Windows, House Painted; Bathroom Gutted, New Flooring, New Kitchen Countertops; New Carpet. New Roof and Hot Water Tank in 2026.

Full Property Details for 1493 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $189,000
  • Taxes: $9,400 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12772657
  • Updated: 9/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Calumet City
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Thornton
  • Driving Directions: North on Wentworth West on 165th to address

School Information

  • School District: 155
  • Elem School District: 155
  • Midd School District: 155
  • High School District: 215

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Cape Cod
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,400
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 1300

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Tax Amount: $9,400
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 30203070090000

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Schools serving 1493 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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9/29/2026
Listed
$189,000
81.73%
MLS
11/20/2003
Sold
$104,000
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Tax History for 1493 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,057
—
$6,307
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2023
$3,057
82%
$6,306
71%
2022
$1,679
—
$3,679
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2021
$1,685
12%
$3,679
—
2020
$1,504
-23%
$3,679
-15%
2019
$1,947
-1%
$4,334
—
2018
$1,957
4%
$4,334
—
2017
$1,880
1%
$4,334
8%
2016
$1,866
4%
$4,018
—
2015
$1,797
3%
$4,018
—
2014
$1,745
-10%
$4,018
-13%
2013
$1,948
6%
$4,612
—
2012
$1,842
—
$4,612
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1493 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12772657) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1493 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $189,000 and was received on September 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 1493 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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