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Property Description
A rare opportunity to live in this charming home set in Old Town backing up to Laidlaw Park. Hardwood floors grace the entire first level along with tall windows flooding the home with natural light. Functional floor plan has space for everyone. Versatile main floor bedroom and beautiful full bath and arts and crafts room just off the bright open kitchen with views to back yard and park. Fully loaded SS appliance Kitchen wrapped with quartz counters and white cabinets over looking a windowed corner breakfast room. Stairs to second floor that enjoys 3 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, office area and a full Luxury bathroom with soaking tub, tiled walk in shower and double sink vanity. Basement is a dry unfinished space with rare 8' foot ceilings that enjoys both interior and exterior entrances. Open the gate from your back fence into the playground, tennis courts, baseball fields and green spaces of Laidlaw Park. Walk a block to John Laidlaw Elementary and more than a block to Metra and downtown Western Springs.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4204 Forest Ave
General
- Sold For: $926,000
- Taxes: $12,576 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12673058
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Center Hall Plan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Western Springs
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Ogden to Forest, North to home. West side of street
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: Lake Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,159
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $12,576.49
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18062140240000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 4204 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
4204 Forest Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 (MLS# 12673058) is a Single Family property that was sold at $926,000 on July 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 4204 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.

