1005 E Forest Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 - Photo 1

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$405,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,600 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Come see this 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath brick home located in a great part of Des Plaines. This home has 2 fireplaces, a full basement and a gorgeous 1/3 acre lot! Being Sold "As-Is"

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1005 E Forest Ave

General

Sold For: $405,000
Taxes: $8,450 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12438271
Added to Site: 163 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer

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: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: River Road to Forest Ave, west

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
Middle School: Algonquin Middle School
High School: Maine West High School
Private School: Maine West High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 1,600
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Year Built: 1957
Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

Model: Ranch

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 113 x 113 x 119 x 113

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1957
Tax Amount: $8,450.99
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: Home Warranty
Property ID: 9203050420000

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 1005 E Forest Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207

Name	Grades	Distance
Forest Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018	PK-5	0.3 mi
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	0.4 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	0.6 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 1005 E Forest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/10/2025

Sold

$405,000

-3.57%

MLS

8/15/2025

Price Reduced

$420,000

-4.33%

MLS

8/05/2025

Listed

$439,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1005 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018