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Property Description
PRICED TO SELL!! Welcome Home. A fully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath true raised ranch combining modern style with comfortable living features a bright open floor plan. Brand new hardwood on the main floor. Spacious living room. Dining room opened up to the brand new kitchen. White shaker cabinets, quartz counter tops, glass backsplash and brand new Whirlpool stainless steel kitchen appliances. Side by side refrigerator with water/ice dispenser. 5 burner gas range, dishwasher, and an over the stove microwave. Access out to a private wood deck from the dining room. Furnace, central air and roof all less than 4 years old. Brand new windows. Brand new 1st floor bath features ceramic tile in the tub with a shampoo cut out, ceramic tile floor, double vanities, quartz counter top, new fixtures, lights, mirrors, and exhaust fan. Three spacious bedrooms all have double door closets. Double door coat closet and a linen closet. Lower level adds more living space with a versatile family room, bath and laundry room. All new vinyl flooring. Sliding glass doors out to the yard. 2nd bath features a new shower with ceramic tile walls and new fixtures. A new Rheem 40 gallon hot water heater. Privacy fenced yard with a cement patio. New concrete. Attached 2 car garage with cement side drive provides convenient parking and storage. State of the art schools. Great location. 7 minutes to Rosemont Entertainment District and Fashion Outlet of Chicago. 5 minutes to I-294 and I-90 entrance ramps. 8 minutes to O'Hare Airport. Couple block walk to the Metra train going downtown. The Rivers Casino and Allstate Arena less than a 10 minute drive. Come take a look. Note: An appeal has been filed for the real estate taxes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5047 Forster Ave
General
- Sold For: $397,900
- Taxes: $8,059 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12457323
- Added to Site: 142 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Schiller Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Lawrence, West of River Road. North on Michigan Ave. Right on Florence Ave., Turn right on Forster and the house is on your left.
School Information
- School District: 81
- Midd School District: 81
- Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
- Middle School: Lincoln Middle School
- High School: East Leyden High School
- Private School: East Leyden High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,236
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1978
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 73.40 x 50.0 x 71.70 x 50.03
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1978
- Tax Amount: $8,059
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12094190030000
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Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 5047 Forster Ave
School Districts:Schiller Park School District 81, Leyden Community High School District 212
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Schiller Park, IL 4835 Michigan Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176 | 4-5 | 0.3 mi |
John F Kennedy Elementary School, Schiller Park, IL 3945 Wehrman Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176 | PK-3 | 1.5 mi |
Lincoln Middle School, Schiller Park, IL 9750 Soreng Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
East Leyden High School 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 | 9-12 | 2 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 5047 Forster Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Sold
$397,900
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MLS
11/09/2025
Price Reduced
$397,900
-0.5%
MLS
10/31/2025
Price Reduced
$399,900
-1.26%
MLS
10/22/2025
Price Reduced
$405,000
-3.55%
MLS
9/27/2025
Price Reduced
$419,900
-1.2%
MLS
9/20/2025
Price Reduced
$425,000
-1.16%
MLS
8/27/2025
Listed
$430,000
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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.
5047 Forster Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176 (MLS# 12457323) is a Single Family property that was sold at $397,900 on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 5047 Forster Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Schiller Park? You can browse all Schiller Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

