NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1042 Circle Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Forest Park Area

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $320,844

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,150 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 20, 2026

Last sale price $265,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,172 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • 5-minute walk to Maple Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

Great starter home offering 3 bedrooms, updated bath with large living area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Full unfinished basement, 2 car garage. New copper water main, hot water heater (2 years old), roof 2018. Heat source is radiator hot water system. Home in good condition, but seller is selling in "As Is" condition. The home has been in the same family for over 60 years.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gustavo Vargas

RE/MAX Partners License #475133669 Listed on: 02/03/2026

RE/MAX Partners

Co-Listed By

Oscar Vargas

RE/MAX Partners License #475197834

Last Buyer's Agent

Martha Silveyra

Re/Max Cityview License #475137199

Re/Max Cityview

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,414

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 37x125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso Mathematics And Science High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,414

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1150
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • High School: Proviso Mathematics And Science
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 37X125
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7414
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2026
Closed on
Mar 12, 2026
Sold by
Land Trust Company and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gustavo Vargas
RE/MAX Partners
Buyer's Agent
Martha Silveyra
Re/Max Cityview
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.36%
Views
3063
Current Estimated Value
$281,648

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,648
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.55%
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Outstanding Balance
$196,601
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,860

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2011
Sold by
Orth Heidi M
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #8002356712

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Raasch Eugenie and Pruett Tanya Renee
Bought by
Orth Heidi M and Eugenie Raasch Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2004
Sold by
Raasch Werner and Raasch Eugenie
Bought by
Raasch Werner and Raasch Eugenie
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Forest Park, IL

  • Elizabeth Goodchild Real Estate Agent - Realty of America

    Elizabeth Goodchild

    Realty of America

    (224) 479-1826

    471 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Park

    $118,500 Price

    Elizabeth Goodchild
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  • Lisa Grimes Real Estate Agent - Engel & Voelkers Chicago

    Lisa Grimes

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago

    (708) 340-6771

    55 Total Sales

    10 in Forest Park

    $136K - $619K Price Range

    Lisa Grimes
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  • Tom Campone Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams ONEChicago

    Tom Campone

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

    (725) 228-7482

    194 Total Sales

    2 in Forest Park

    $58K - $75K Price Range

    Tom Campone
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  • Wendi Gordon Shelist Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Wendi Gordon Shelist

    Responds Quickly

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (833) 476-2514

    85 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Park

    $140,000 Price

    Wendi Gordon Shelist
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  • Kimberly Zahand Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams North Shore West

    Kimberly Zahand

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (708) 859-7009

    395 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Park

    $115,000 Price

    Kimberly Zahand
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  • Steve Nasralla Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Steve Nasralla

    Responds Quickly

    Compass

    (708) 905-4974

    200 Total Sales

    24 in Forest Park

    $122K - $665K Price Range

    Steve Nasralla
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$265,000 American Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Orth Heidi M -- None Available
Raasch Werner -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $198,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/20/2026 03/20/26 Sold $265,000 -5.4% $230 / Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2026 02/03/26 For Sale $280,000 -- $243 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,414 $28,000 $3,515 $24,485
2024 $7,414 $28,000 $3,515 $24,485
2023 $5,976 $28,000 $3,515 $24,485
2022 $5,976 $20,095 $2,695 $17,400
2021 $5,707 $20,094 $2,695 $17,399
2020 $5,637 $20,094 $2,695 $17,399
2019 $5,805 $19,916 $2,460 $17,456
2018 $5,683 $19,916 $2,460 $17,456
2017 $5,579 $19,916 $2,460 $17,456
2016 $5,030 $16,532 $2,226 $14,306
2015 $4,906 $16,532 $2,226 $14,306
2014 $4,833 $16,532 $2,226 $14,306
2013 $5,438 $19,442 $2,226 $17,216
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gustavo Vargas Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gustavo Vargas

    RE/MAX

    (708) 765-9377

    82 Total Sales

    Gustavo Vargas
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  • OV

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Oscar Vargas

    RE/MAX

    (708) 484-2300

    17 Total Sales

    Oscar Vargas
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  • Martha Silveyra Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Martha Silveyra

    RE/MAX

    (773) 410-6770

    21 Total Sales

    Martha Silveyra
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12558857

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-13-421-018-0000

Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

1042 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL

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