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Property Description
Short Sale - Beautifully updated 3 Bed/ 2 Bath cape cod home with fully finished basement located on a quiet block. Hardwood floors throughout with luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen. Updated lighting throughout the home as well. Granite countertops, Updated bathrooms and a finished basement. Bonus room in back of home leading to a large deck! 2 Car garage also great for additional storage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1522 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $149,900
- Taxes: $7,027 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12478328
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
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: Wentworth to 166th st West to Forest Ave, Forest Ave North to Address
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.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,150
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.112
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $7,027
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 30203080230000
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Schools
Schools serving 1522 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 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1522 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Price Reduced
$149,900
-6.25%
MLS
11/07/2025
Price Reduced
$159,900
-5.89%
MLS
10/23/2025
Price Reduced
$169,900
-10.53%
MLS
10/16/2025
Price Reduced
$189,900
-9.53%
MLS
10/09/2025
Price Reduced
$209,900
-8.7%
MLS
10/03/2025
Price Reduced
$229,900
-8%
MLS
9/25/2025
Listed
$249,900
32.22%
MLS
10/11/2022
Sold
$189,000
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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 1522 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,027
-15%
$14,000
45%
2022
$8,219
2%
$9,639
—
2021
$8,064
18%
$9,639
—
2020
$6,812
21%
$9,639
28%
2019
$5,616
-1%
$7,553
—
2018
$5,651
90%
$7,553
—
2017
$2,968
28%
$7,553
27%
2016
$2,326
5%
$5,949
—
2015
$2,208
-25%
$5,949
-17%
2014
$2,936
3%
$7,167
-4%
2013
$2,846
5%
$7,447
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2012
$2,711
—
$7,447
—
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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1522 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12478328) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1522 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $149,900 and was received on September 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1522 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.

