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626 Elgin Avenue

Forest Park, IL 60130

3 beds
3 baths
1,968 sqft
5,001 sqft lot
$256 per sqft
1924 build
– on site

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Nestled in the desirable community of Forest Park, this beautifully updated 4-bed, 3-bath home offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and classic charm. Gut-rehabbed in 2017, this brick bungalow welcomes you with beautiful landscaping and a spacious front living and dining room, featuring wainscoting and wonderful natural light. The gorgeous kitchen was expanded in 2019, adding a coffee bar, open shelving and additional cabinet space along with storage lockers in the mudroom, creating the perfect drop zone at the back of the house. A spacious bedroom with large walk in closet, full bath and plenty of storage round out the first level. The 2nd floor is dormered in the back, and provides two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The fully finished basement features newer porcelain tile flooring and offers multiple work spaces, an exercise area, play area, family room, 4th bedroom and 3rd full bathroom! Additional upgrades include a new fence and sump pump installed in 2022. A large deck and wide lot provide plenty of space for outdoor living and entertaining. Parking is convenient with a newer 2-car garage and a bonus parking pad, accommodating multiple vehicles effortlessly. Enjoy city amenities with a small town feel. Expressway, public transportation, schools, parks, pool, dining and shopping; all just steps away from this incredible home!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12101373 —

The Building

Year Built:

1924
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Bungalow
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full, English
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Total SqFt:

1968
Total SqFt:

2885
Below Grade Finished Area:

917
Main SqFt:

1228
Upper SqFt:

740
Basement SqFt:

917
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Room Type:

Mud Room, Deck
Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1968

Location

Directions:

MARENGO OR CIRCLE SOUTH OF JACKSON TO LEHMER, EAST TO ELGIN; NORTH TO 626
Location:

90812
Location:

86014

The Property

Parcel Number:

15132240100000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

40X123
Lot Size Acres:

0.1148
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

10417.96

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School District:

91
Middle Or Junior School:

Forest Park Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

91
High School:

Proviso East High School
Alt High School Name:

PROVISO MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
High School District:

209

The Community

Community Features:

Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Off Alley
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/20/24 Nov 20, 2024	Sold	MRED	$504,100	-6.5%
9/13/24 Sep 13, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$539,000
9/4/24 Sep 4, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$539,000	28.3% (4.3% / YR)

House Sold on 11/20/2024

$504,100

Listing provided by broker:

Tabitha Murphy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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626 Elgin Avenue

Forest Park, IL 60130