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Property Description
Great Opportunity to own a cash-flowing rental property in Forest Park! Brick 3-flat with a 2-car garage and additional parking right by Harlem & Roosevelt. Two units rented out with one unit vacant and available for an owner-occupant giving you the option to live in one unit or rent out all three. 1st Floor and 2nd Floor Units are 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bath each. Garden apartment is 1 Bedroom & 1 Bath. Updated kitchens, counter tops and appliances. Each unit has a dishwasher. Each unit has a dishwasher. Each unit has its own furnace/AC (2016). Tenants pay their own heat and electric. Coin laundry in basement. Hot water heater 2021. New sump pump and ejector pit 2021. Storage lockers on the 3rd floor. Huge backyard with 2 car garage and 2 additional outdoor parking spaces. Walk to blue line "L" @ Circle Avenue. Easy access to expressways. Walking distance to elementary schools.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1226 Circle Ave
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $11,564 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12756853
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Alley, Off-Street, Side Apron, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Forest Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Proviso
- Driving Directions: Harlem Ave to Roosevelt Rd, West on Roosevelt to Circle Ave, South on Circle to property.
School Information
- School District: 91
- Elem School District: 91
- Midd School District: 91
- High School District: 209
- Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
- Middle School: Forest Park Middle School
- High School: Proviso East High School
- Private School: Proviso East High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Stone
- Exterior Const.: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Year Built: 1947
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 48 x 124.7
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1947
- Tax Amount: $11,564
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15242020120000
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Schools
Schools serving 1226 Circle Ave
School Districts:Forest Park School District 91, Proviso Township High School District 209
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Betsy Ross Elementary School, Forest Park, IL 1315 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 | K-2 | 0.1 mi |
Field Stevenson Elementary School 925 Beloit Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 | 3-5 | 0.5 mi |
Forest Park Middle School, Forest Park, IL 925 Beloit Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Proviso East High School 807 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 | 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.
Tax History
Tax History for 1226 Circle Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,912
3%
$33,000
23%
2022
$9,642
5%
$26,903
—
2021
$9,159
3%
$26,903
—
2020
$8,925
4%
$26,903
10%
2019
$8,618
2%
$24,476
—
2018
$8,441
2%
$24,476
—
2017
$8,255
31%
$24,476
40%
2016
$6,278
2%
$17,518
—
2015
$6,179
2%
$17,518
—
2014
$6,063
-11%
$17,518
-17%
2013
$6,797
3%
$21,015
—
2012
$6,592
—
$21,015
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 1226 Circle Ave
1226 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 (MLS# 12756853) is a Multi-Family property with 3 units containing 5 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1226 Circle Avenue is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1226 Circle Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Forest Park? You can browse all Forest Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

