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$209,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,144 Sq. Ft.
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This Is It! Come View This Newly Updated 3Bed- 1 Bath Home With An Open Concept and Curb Appeal. This Home Offers Central Air, A Convenient Driveway and Large Backyard For Family Fun Or Entertaining. The Unfinished Basement Allows For All Of Your Ideas Whether A Man Cave, Additional Beds/Baths Or A Large Family Room. This Home Is Move in Ready Awaiting Your Final Touches To Make It Your Own!

Full Property Details for 556 S Forsythe Ave

General

  • Price: $209,000
  • Taxes: $6,134 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12519580
  • Updated: 11/27/2025
  • Added to Site: 62 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

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Street, Yes

Location

  • Area: Calumet City
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Thornton
  • Driving Directions: SIBLEY TO FORSYTHE - SOUTH TO HOME

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,144
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2025

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1918
  • Tax Amount: $6,134
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 30084060210000

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Schools serving 556 S Forsythe Ave

School Districts:Calumet City School District 155, Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215
NameGradesDistance
Wilson Elementary School, Calumet City, IL
560 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
PK-20.2 mi
Wentworth Intermediate School
530 Superior Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
3-50.9 mi
Wentworth Jr High School
560 Superior Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
6-80.9 mi
Thornton Fractional North High School
755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409
9-120.9 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 556 S Forsythe Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
11/17/2025
Listed
$209,000
145.88%
MLS
5/20/2025
Sold
$85,000
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Tax History for 556 S Forsythe Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$792
-2%
$1,230
23%
2022
$805
4%
$999
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2021
$775
7%
$999
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2020
$726
3%
$999
8%
2019
$705
2%
$922
—
2018
$690
3%
$922
—
2017
$667
19%
$922
9%
2016
$560
2%
$845
—
2015
$550
-8%
$845
—
2014
$599
22%
$845
—
2013
$489
6%
$845
—
2012
$461
—
$845
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556 S Forsythe Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12519580) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 556 S Forsythe Avenue is currently listed for $209,000 and was received on November 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 556 S Forsythe 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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