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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,335 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 15 hours ago
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Welcome to 1638 Forest Road, a SOLID BRICK split-level home offering generous living space, Hardwood Flooring, and a convenient La Grange Park location. The main level features a large Living Room that flows into the Dining Room, both with Hardwood floors, along with an Eat-In Kitchen featuring a service counter/pass-through to the Dining Room. A convenient Half Bathroom completes the main level. Upstairs are 3 Bedrooms with Hardwood floors and generous closet space, plus a Full Bathroom. The bright and spacious lower-level Recreation Room features tile flooring and direct access to the backyard, making it ideal for relaxing, entertaining, a home office, or recreation space. The separate Laundry and Utility Area provides additional storage. Outside, enjoy the large backyard, huge concrete patio, concrete driveway, and Rare detached 2.5-car garage. Conveniently located near Hainsworth Park, the Village Field Club, Salt Creek Bicycle Trail, Forest Road Elementary School, and Park Junior High School, within the Lyons Township High School District. Enjoy convenient access to the La Grange Metra Station with service to Chicago, along with the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of Downtown La Grange. Property being SOLD AS-IS. Bring your decorating ideas and make this well-built home your own!

Full Property Details for 1638 Forest Rd

General

  • Price: $424,900
  • Taxes: $10,468 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12740155
  • Updated: 8/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

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

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, E
  • Interior Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: La Grange Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Proviso
  • Driving Directions: From 31st Street head NORTH on Forest Road to the property which is on the West Side of the block

School Information

  • School District: 102
  • Elem School District: 102
  • Midd School District: 102
  • High School District: 204
  • Elementary School: Forest Road Elementary School
  • Middle School: Park Junior High School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Private School: Lyons Twp 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

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Drapes
  • Doors: Storm Door(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,335
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1532
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 47 x 141

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1964
  • Tax Amount: $10,468.07
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 15282030340000

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Schools serving 1638 Forest Rd

School Districts:Lagrange School District 102, Lyons Township High School District 204
NameGradesDistance
Forest Road Elementary School
901 Forest Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
PK-60.8 mi
Barnsdale Road School
920 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
PK-K0.8 mi
Park Junior High School
325 North Park Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
7-81.7 mi
Lyons Twp High School
100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
9-122.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1638 Forest Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/23/2026
Listed
$424,900
44.03%
MLS
5/20/2005
Sold
$295,000
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Tax History for 1638 Forest Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,194
—
$36,000
—
2023
$9,194
15%
$35,999
37%
2022
$8,020
4%
$26,359
—
2021
$7,709
2%
$26,359
—
2020
$7,528
-12%
$26,359
-12%
2019
$8,545
2%
$30,007
—
2018
$8,401
3%
$30,007
—
2017
$8,181
9%
$30,007
21%
2016
$7,487
11%
$24,781
—
2015
$6,731
2%
$24,781
—
2014
$6,628
-5%
$24,781
-8%
2013
$7,012
-3%
$26,792
-6%
2012
$7,261
—
$28,516
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1638 Forest Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526 (MLS# 12740155) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1638 Forest Road is currently listed for $424,900 and was received on August 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1638 Forest Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in La Grange Park? You can browse all La Grange Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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