Jack Disimone
Responds Quickly
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
(630) 895-9332
54 Total Sales
1 in Forest View
$254,000 Price
Forest View
Located in Cook County
$300,435
Average Value
$229
Average Price per Sq Ft
While the neighboring communities of Stickney and Lyons might have more name-recognition, the Village of Forest View is probably one of Chicago Southland’s best-kept secrets. “It’s a very small town, so it could be easily missed, but it’s a nice tight-knit community with a lot of seasoned owners,” says Erik Corral, Realtor with RE/MAX Partners.
Housing options here include single-family homes built in the 1950s and ‘60s. Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist designs like bungalows and cottages, or Cape Cods and ranch-styles. Many of these homes feature brick or vinyl-siding and come in pastel shades of dandelion, amber and brown. A stroll down one of this neighborhood’s many tree-lined streets showcases charming homes on tidy plots complete with well-manicured yards. Some homes even feature decorative metallic awnings hanging over doors and windows. The average listing price here is $245,000, but price points vary depending on the age, price and condition of the property. This is the type of community where you’ll spot flagpoles standing tall in front yards, red fire hydrants on every corner and plenty of pristine landscaping to go around. “It’s definitely a quiet area and they’ve got their own library and fire station—it’s truly a little town unto itself.”
Students here attend their local district public schools like Home Elementary and George Washington Middle School (which belong to the Lyons School District No. 103) and the J. Morton Sterling West High School (District No. 201). Home Elementary serves over 250 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grades and features a student to teacher ratio of 12:1. In addition it received an overall ranking of ‘C’ from Niche.com
For all of your daily amenities head over to Harlem Avenue/US Route 45 where you’ll find casual eateries like Dunkin Donuts and the Bad Attitude Bar & Grill. With a skunk as their mascot, Bad Attitude is serving up typical pub fare like wings, pizza and grilled cheese at all hours. For groceries, the local Aldi has all the fresh ingredients you could need and right next door you'll also find a Marshall's clothing store. For additional retail options residents can also head down Old Route 66/Ogden Avenue, for an even wider assortment of shops and eateries to choose from.
For some time outdoors, local Forest View Park is complete with a baseball diamond, open fields and adjacent tennis courts, perfect for challenging your friends or rival leagues to a game or two here. Or for a unique experience be sure to check out the Chicago Portage National Historic Site. Located less than a mile from Forest View, this site is marked by a large bronze sculpture denoting those explorers who came before us. An integral travel route since the early 17th century, the portage links the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, and played a significant role in Chicago's development. Today while much of the portage has lost its former natural habitat, this particular area of marshland is maintained by the Forest Preserves of Cook County and sits adjacent to the Ottawa Trail Woods. Featuring over 300 acres of forest, residents can enjoy a hike along one of the area’s many trails, or come wintertime join in for some cross-country skiing too.
And when you’re in need of a change of pace, remember that Forest View is connected! You’re just minutes from Interstate-55, local commuter rails and the Midway International Airport. For those who work in the city, expect a thirty to forty-five-minute drive into downtown Chicago depending on traffic, or hop the CTA bus or Metra line and take it where you need to be.
Welcome to Forest View, a quiet village of Cook County Illinois.
Written By
Michelle Goshen
Photography Contributed By
Justin Schmidt
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Mary Desmond
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jack Disimone
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Diana Balleza
Diana Balleza
Responds QuicklyLuna Realty Group
(833) 315-7619
38 Total Sales
1 in Forest View
$300,000 Price
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Kirby Pearson
Kirby Pearson
Responds QuicklyPearson Realty Group
(844) 279-1875
137 Total Sales
1 in Forest View
$175,000 Price
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Sheila Gentile
Sheila Gentile
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 222-0569
238 Total Sales
2 in Forest View
$218K - $270K Price Range
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Alicia Snyder-Poulos
Alicia Snyder-Poulos
RE/MAX Partners
(708) 859-6391
94 Total Sales
6 in Forest View
$158K - $390K Price Range
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Erik Corral
Erik Corral
You Properties LLC
(312) 820-9211
220 Total Sales
2 in Forest View
$275K - $287K Price Range
Schools
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Forest View Housing Trends
On average, homes in Forest View, IL sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest View, IL over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$289,000
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Forest View Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
722
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,515
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,933
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
17.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
