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Property Description
Beautifully maintained, move-in-ready home in the heart of Western Spring's Old Town neighborhood - walk to schools, train & downtown! Just a stone's throw from Laidlaw Elementary School and an easy walk to the train station, this location offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and city convenience. Spend weekends strolling downtown, enjoying the restaurants and shops, or enjoying community events around the historic Western Springs Water Tower. Close proximity to O'Hare and Midway airports makes travel a breeze. Inside, the main level is perfect for family living and entertaining, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen (updated 2010), and a cozy family room with fireplace. Main-level laundry and an attached 2-car garage with composite flooring add practical convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space, including a primary suite with an updated bath. The partially finished basement offers flexibility for a playroom, home office, or media space. Outdoors, enjoy a retractable pergola over the stamped concrete patio with remote-controlled screens-perfect for summer entertaining. A charming log cabin-style shed and a professionally landscaped, low-maintenance yard complete the scene. Sit back on the covered front porch and soak in the friendly neighborhood vibe.This home has been meticulously cared for by the original owners for over 40 years and includes high-efficiency HVAC (2021) with UV air purification, 2025 water heater, 2020 Okna Envirostar 800 windows, 2010 roof, whole-house generator, sprinkler system, and much more! Move in today and enjoy all the comforts of suburban living with city convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4057 Forest Ave
General
- Sold For: $940,000
- Taxes: $16,487 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12505310
- Added to Site: 65 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Generator
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Western Springs
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Old Town
- Driving Directions: Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd to Forest Ave, head south to home.
School Information
- School District: 101
- Midd School District: 101
- Elementary School: John Laidlaw Elementary School
- Middle School: Mcclure 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
- Water: Shared Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,695
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1983
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 167
- Lot Features: None
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1983
- Tax Amount: $16,487
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18062080090000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 4057 Forest Ave
School Districts:Western Springs School District 101, Lyons Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Laidlaw Elementary School 4072 Forest Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Mcclure Jr High School 4225 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 4057 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Sold
$940,000
-5.91%
MLS
11/13/2025
Listed
$999,000
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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.
4057 Forest Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 (MLS# 12505310) is a Single Family property that was sold at $940,000 on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 4057 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Western Springs? You can browse all Western Springs real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

