Recently Listed Open House 7/11 10am - 12pm
537 Ferdinand Avenue
Forest Park, IL, 60130 $ 499,000
Bedrooms4 Baths2.0 Sq 2,160 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,151
for $499,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,160 square foot home was built in 1893.
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 possibilities waiting in the full unfinished basement-a blank canvas ready for your vision. With copper water service already in place and Forest Park's restaurants, boutiques, parks, and entertainment just around the corner, this home offers a rare combination of space, character, and location that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Some homes check the boxes. This one steals your heart
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Open House
7/11/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7/12/2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
537 Ferdinand Avenue Forest Park, IL
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2160
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Farmhouse
Construction Materials Frame
Year Built 1893
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Proviso
Tax Year 2023
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status New
Directions Two blocks south of Madison-one block east of DesPlaines
High School Proviso East High School
City Forest Park
High School District 209
MLS Area Forest Park
Elementary School Garfield Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 11904
Middle/Junior High School Forest Park Middle School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 91
Elementary School District 91
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InteriorInterior Amenities Solar Tube(s) 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bath Built-in Features Walk-In Closet(s) High Ceilings Granite Counters
Basement Unfinished Full
Flooring Hardwood
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Upper Level
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Balcony/Porch/Lanai Foyer Walk In Closet Other Room
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathroom Double Sink
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ExteriorParking Features Off Alley Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 50 X 125
Lot Size Acres 0
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByBerkshire Hathaway Homeservices ChicagoBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,151
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $992
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Percent of Sale Price 6%
About Forest Park, IL 14,146 Population
-9% Since 2002
$ 52,758 Median Income
41.46 Median Age
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565690 Elementary School
565122 Middle School
Proviso East High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 7/6/2026 | $499,000 | | Listed Price |