$380,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2025

1409 Harlem Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,727 Sq Ft
4,748 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$220 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to this stunning 2-story home located in desirable Forest Park! This location is a commuter's dream with easy access to I-290, "L" Train and Bus Stop! This 4 bedroom 2 bath home is an exceptional value in Forest Park, a vibrant, sought-after community, residents delight in convenient access to transit, parks, schools, shopping, dining, Rush University Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center. Step inside and notice the gleaming hardwood flooring that flows throughout the first floor. This space is light and bright thanks to plenty of windows! The kitchen and dining open floorplan is ideal for hosting parties and provide the perfect space to entertain. Gorgeous kitchen features white shaker cabinets, Quartz countertops, gray subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances with a vent hood. Convenient breakfast bar with seating for 3 is ideal for quick morning meals. Whether you are preparing a gourmet meal or a tasty snack, this kitchen is sure to inspire your culinary creativity! Exterior door in the kitchen leads to the covered back porch, a charming quiet spot to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or unwind in the evening after a long day. There are 4 generous bedrooms, plus an office, 2 full baths and a full basement ready for your ideas! Unique floor plan allows for possible double primary bedrooms on first and second floor with full baths on both levels. The laundry area is located in the basement - washer & dryer stay with the home. The detached, extra tall, 2 car garage provides plenty of room to park your cars or use for extra storage space, finished heated space can easily be added for an office or studio! There is also a gravel space next to the garage to allow for additional parking space. The fully fenced yard is an oasis of green offering privacy and loads of fun! Electric Panel with 200 AMP Service, HVAC, Water Heater, Roof and Windows done in 2017, Sump Pump replaced 3 years ago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Eder

Baird & Warner License #475124580 Listed on: 08/06/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Escobar

Redfin Corporation License #475197316

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 4,748 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38x125
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,727 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso East High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,213

Year Built

Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1727
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Office, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1727
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1727
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • High School: Proviso East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: PROVISO MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
  • Elementary School #2: FIELD STEVENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.109
  • Lot Dimensions: 38X125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6212.6
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/12/2025 11/12/25 Sold $380,000 -2.6% $220 / Sq Ft
09/13/2025 09/13/25 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $390,000 -2.3% $226 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $399,000 +45.1% $231 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Off Market $275,000 -- --
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Sold $275,000 -3.5% $162 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2017 11/03/17 For Sale $285,000 +235.3% $168 / Sq Ft
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Off Market $85,000 -- --
03/30/2017 03/30/17 Sold $85,000 -14.9% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/21/2017 03/21/17 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2017 03/20/17 For Sale $99,900 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
03/14/2017 03/14/17 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2017 02/21/17 For Sale $99,900 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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 $6,213 $24,000 $3,544 $20,456
2024 $6,213 $24,000 $3,544 $20,456
2023 $8,345 $24,000 $3,544 $20,456
2022 $8,345 $26,704 $2,717 $23,987
2021 $7,957 $26,703 $2,716 $23,987
2020 $7,830 $26,703 $2,716 $23,987
2019 $7,421 $24,506 $2,480 $22,026
2018 $7,266 $24,506 $2,480 $22,026
2017 $8,265 $24,506 $2,480 $22,026
2016 $6,035 $16,841 $2,244 $14,597
2015 $5,941 $16,841 $2,244 $14,597
2014 $5,828 $16,841 $2,244 $14,597
2013 $6,345 $19,619 $2,244 $17,375
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12429773

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-24-212-023