Cook, US
*Multiple offers received. Please submit highest and best offers by 10AM Monday January 12.* Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 3 bed, 1.5 bath home in the heart of Forest Park, blending original 1909 character with modern systems and thoughtful upgrades throughout, including updated electrical and plumbing. This beauty features hardwood floors, much original woodwork, a classic staircase and newel post, custom white window shutters, and excellent natural light from newer tilt-in windows, including a brand new custom dining room window installed in 2025. The main level offers a three-season enclosed front porch and a sun-filled office or sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard, connected to the dining room by vintage rolled-glass interior windows. The kitchen boasts plenty of room for multiple cooks, space for a table or island, stainless appliances, and flows comfortably into the living and dining rooms. Outdoor living includes a Trex deck added in 2022, a low-maintenance perennial front garden, wildflower garden beside the detached two-car garage built in 2020 with butcher-block workbench and alley access, complemented by a newly installed permeable-paver green alley in 2024. Major improvements include new central AC (2022), a well-maintained roof (2016), proactive sewer maintenance every 2.5 years, and excellent ongoing care with documented service history. Ideally located just steps to the Blue Line, Forest Park Park District, pool, and Roos Recreation Center, walkable to Madison Street shops, restaurants, and Fitzgerald's, with quick access to I-290. A rare, move-in-ready home offering charm, space, beautiful outdoor space, and exceptional convenience.
Courtesy Of: Keller Williams ONEChicago
Feature Highlights
- Built Before 1978
General Features
- List Date:
- 01/07/2026
Interior Features
- Living Area Source:
- Assessor
- Bedrooms Possible:
- 3
- Bathrooms Full:
- 1
- Rooms Total:
- 7
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 27x125
- Parking Total:
- 2
Financial
- Purchase Contract Date:
- 2026-01-12
- Days On Market:
- 7
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $7,436.34
- Tax Year:
- 2024
Other Features
- Elementary School District:
- 91
- High School District:
- 209
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- 91
- Age:
- 100+ Years
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of MRED LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Hometown Real Estate are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Data last updated: 2026-01-13.
Copyright 2026 MRED LLC
