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$185,000 -$15,000 (-7.5%) Price Reduced
Property Description
Solid brick home in a fantastic, convenient neighborhood. This house features large, roomy living spaces, a huge basement with tons of potential, and a 2-car garage. You simply can't beat the location-you are just a short trip away from neighborhood parks, plenty of stores, and the local middle school. Perfect for anyone looking for a reliable home with plenty of space!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1506 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $185,000
- Taxes: $6,744 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12679300
- Updated: 7/2/2026
- Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
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: Take River Oaks Dr. East unto Wentworth then south to 165th west to Forest Ave
School Information
- School District: 155
- Elem School District: 155
- Midd School District: 155
- High School District: 132
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 755
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 110
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $6,744.23
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 30203080180000
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Schools
Schools serving 1506 Forest Ave
School Districts:Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215, Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hoover Elementary School, Calumet City, IL 1260 Superior Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Schrum Memorial School 485 165th Street, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Thornton Fractional North High School 755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1506 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2026
Price Reduced
$185,000
-7.5%
MLS
6/17/2026
Listed
$200,000
177.78%
MLS
2/27/2019
Sold
$72,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1506 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,712
129%
$12,000
89%
2022
$2,489
-1%
$6,339
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2021
$2,517
-44%
$6,339
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2020
$4,480
59%
$6,339
-12%
2019
$2,824
—
$7,228
—
2018
$2,838
4%
$7,228
—
2017
$2,737
-42%
$7,228
4%
2016
$4,706
2%
$6,983
—
2015
$4,636
64%
$6,983
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2014
$2,819
1%
$6,983
-5%
2013
$2,778
5%
$7,333
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2012
$2,648
—
$7,333
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1506 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12679300) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1506 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $185,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1506 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.
