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220 Elgin Avenue

Forest Park, IL 60130
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,925

Sqft

There's No Place Like Home! Set on a large double lot in one of Forest Park's most desirable locations, this charming home is ready for its new owner. Full of warmth, character, and timeless charm, this 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath home offers the perfect blend of original details and comfortable living spaces. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors and inviting living areas filled with natural light. The main level features a comfortable living room, formal dining room, ample kitchen with SS appliances, and an additional family room at the rear of the home complete with a half bath for guests. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms along with an updated full bathroom. The partially finished basement has a large open area which offers additional living space for an office or recreation roo m. Enjoy the large private backyard complete with newer garage with party door. Additional exterior parking spaces can be used or rented out for additional income. Perfectly situated just minutes from both downtown Forest Park and Oak Park, this home offers close proximity to restaurants, shopping, parks, and transportation while still maintaining a true neighborhood feel. A rare opportunity to own a lovingly cared for home with history, character, and an unbeatable location.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $484,900

AD Id : 79033507

MLS Id : MRD12653769

Beds : 3

Living Area Size : 1,925

Year Built : 1893

Garage : 2

County : Cook

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Recreation Room

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 8

    Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1893

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50 X 135 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Victorian Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$484900

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $11916.62 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 15124280060000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 4 Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan
  • Location Information

    City: Forest Park Direction: From Madison street north on Elgin (one way street)
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MLS: MRED #12653769 LISTED BY: Anna Gillian Cramer, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago 708-848-5550 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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