
1026 Troost Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
About This Home
As of March 2025Exceptional Owner-Occupied Investment Opportunity in Forest Park! This move-in ready 2-unit property offers versatility and income potential. The first-floor unit duplexes down, creating a spacious living arrangement perfect for an owner-occupant or higher rental income. It features a bright living and dining room, updated kitchen, breakfast nook/office, and two bedrooms with a full bath on the main level-plus a large family room and laundry room in the finished basement. The second-floor unit boasts a spacious living and dining area, an updated kitchen, a back mudroom with laundry, two bedrooms, and a full bath-an ideal rental or Airbnb opportunity for additional income. Set on an extra-deep lot with a private fenced-in backyard and brick patio, this property also includes a two-car garage. Major updates include a tear-off roof and siding (2017). Prime location-walking distance to the Blue Line, Forest Park Pool, and Park District, with easy commuter access. Live in one unit and rent the other, create a multi-generational home, or maximize rental income-the possibilities are endless!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475132363

Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,216
Year Built
- Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 2018
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 25 x 180
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
Community Details
- 2 Units
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
03/28/2025 03/28/25 | Sold | $460,000 | +4.5% | -- |
02/24/2025 02/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/21/2025 02/21/25 | For Sale | $440,000 | 0.0% | -- |
02/12/2025 02/12/25 | Price Changed | $440,000 | +16.7% | -- |
06/07/2018 06/07/18 | Sold | $377,000 | -0.5% | -- |
06/05/2018 06/05/18 | For Sale | $379,000 | +0.5% | -- |
06/02/2018 06/02/18 | Off Market | $377,000 | -- | -- |
05/06/2018 05/06/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/26/2018 04/26/18 | For Sale | $379,000 | -- | -- |
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