537 Ferdinand Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 - Photo 1

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$515,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,160 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 7 days ago

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Property Description

**Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best due by 6pm Sunday 7/12** Not every home has a personality. This one has soul. This one-of-a-kind farmhouse sits on a rare oversized lot just 1.5 blocks from Forest Park's vibrant Madison Street, offering the perfect blend of timeless charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find the character you can't recreate-soaring ceilings, beautiful original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that instantly feel like home. The formal dining room with its beamed ceiling is made for memorable dinners, while the updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and practical mudroom make everyday living easy. Upstairs, the oversized bathroom features a dual vanity and the convenience of second-floor laundry. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced yard offers room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy your own private retreat. Relax with your morning coffee on one of two welcoming front porches, then imagine the possibilities waiting in the full unfinished basement-a blank canvas ready for your vision. With copper water service already in place and Forest Park's restaurants, boutiques, parks, and entertainment just around the corner, this home offers a rare combination of space, character, and location that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Some homes check the boxes. This one steals your heart

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 537 Ferdinand Ave

General

Sold For: $515,000
Taxes: $11,904 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12696204
Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Solar Tube(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Forest Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Two blocks south of Madison-one block east of DesPlaines

School Information

School District: 91
Midd School District: 91
Elementary School: Garfield Elementary School
Middle School: Forest Park Middle School
High School: Proviso East High School
Private School: Proviso East High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,160
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1893
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2007

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1893
Tax Amount: $11,904
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 15132080220000

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 537 Ferdinand Ave

School Districts:Forest Park School District 91, Proviso Township High School District 209

Name	Grades	Distance
Garfield Elementary School, Forest Park, IL 543 Hannah Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130	PK-2	0.2 mi
Grant-White Elementary School 147 Circle 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	1.1 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 537 Ferdinand Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/12/2026

Sold

$515,000

3.21%

MLS

7/06/2026

Listed

$499,000

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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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