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537 Ferdinand Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130

Forest Park
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 New Beginnings
537 Ferdinand Avenue,Forest Park, IL 60130
$499,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,160 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: april baker
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12696204
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$499,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$231.02

About this home

**Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best due by 6pm Sunday 7/12** Not every home has a personality. This one has soul. This one-of-a-kind farmhouse sits on a rare oversized lot just 1.5 blocks from Forest Park's vibrant Madison Street, offering the perfect blend of timeless charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find the character you can't recreate-soaring ceilings, beautiful original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that instantly feel like home. The formal dining room with its beamed ceiling is made for memorable dinners, while the updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and practical mudroom make everyday living easy. Upstairs, the oversized bathroom features a dual vanity and the convenience of second-floor laundry. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced yard offers room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy your own private retreat. Relax with your morning coffee on one of two welcoming front porches, then imagine the...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1893
  • Listing ID #:12696204
  • Updated:July 18, 2026 at 08:46 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,160 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1893
  • Building area:2,160 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:Farmhouse
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Proviso East High School
  • Middle school:Forest Park Middle School
  • Elementary school:Garfield Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$499,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$231.02
  • Tax amount:$11,904 (2023)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage, Off Alley
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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