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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,580 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 23 hours ago
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Enjoy the privacy and breathtaking views from every window of this beautiful home cozy nestled in Ravine. Inviting Living Room with a large stone fireplace blends gradually into a vivid dining room that opens to an over size deck. Bright and gourmet kitchen with white cabinets and updated appliances, room for a table, leads to the spacious patio. 2 bedrooms and bath on the first floor. There is another private master suite on the second floor with dressing room and bath. Full basement provides plenty room for storage. Prime location, close to beaches, schools, library, town, restaurants, shops, Ravinia, Train and Green Bay Trail. AS IS. Security system, and 2 car garage. It's a beautiful home for an even more beautiful family!

Full Property Details for 1257 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $650,000
  • Taxes: $17,513 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12548773
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Highland Park
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Moraine
  • Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to Forest Avenue, south to home. East side of street.

School Information

  • School District: 112
  • Elem School District: 112
  • Midd School District: 112
  • High School District: 113
  • Elementary School: Ravinia Elementary School
  • Middle School: Edgewood Middle School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Private School: Highland Park High School

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: Other
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Construction: Cedar, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar, Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,580
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 1985

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.3932
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 85 x 185 x 91 x 217

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1922
  • Tax Amount: $17,513
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 16251080200000

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Schools serving 1257 Forest Ave

School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Township High School District 113
NameGradesDistance
Ravinia Elementary School
763 Dean Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
K-50.7 mi
Edgewood Middle School
2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
6-81.1 mi
Highland Park High School
433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
9-121.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1257 Forest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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1/16/2026
Listed
$650,000
73.33%
MLS
9/23/2019
Sold
$375,000
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Tax History for 1257 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$16,389
48%
$216,140
11%
2023
$11,104
9%
$194,826
51%
2022
$10,227
3%
$129,300
3%
2021
$9,896
-28%
$124,988
-31%
2019
$13,688
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$180,414
44%
2020
$13,688
9%
$124,988
-28%
2018
$12,534
3%
$172,981
-14%
2017
$12,145
-12%
$201,213
5%
2016
$13,812
3%
$191,558
8%
2015
$13,350
22%
$177,978
—
2014
$10,934
2%
$177,978
25%
2013
$10,761
2%
$142,369
-3%
2012
$10,564
—
$146,063
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