$149,900
$100K PRICE DROP

1522 Forest Ave Calumet City, IL 60409

Estimated payment $1,373/month

Total Views 5,609
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
$130 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Short Sale - Beautifully updated 3 Bed/ 2 Bath cape cod home with fully finished basement located on a quiet block. Hardwood floors throughout with luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen. Updated lighting throughout the home as well. Granite countertops, Updated bathrooms and a finished basement. Bonus room in back of home leading to a large deck! 2 Car garage also great for additional storage.

Listing Agent

Lola Jefferson

RE/MAX of Naperville License #475141190 Listed on: 09/25/2025

RE/MAX of Naperville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,879 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,027

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 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: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1150
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.112
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7027
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $7,027 $10,556 $2,074 $8,482
2023 $8,219 $14,000 $2,074 $11,926
2022 $8,219 $9,639 $1,830 $7,809
2021 $8,064 $9,639 $1,830 $7,809
2020 $6,812 $9,639 $1,830 $7,809
2019 $5,616 $7,553 $1,708 $5,845
2018 $5,651 $7,553 $1,708 $5,845
2017 $2,968 $7,553 $1,708 $5,845
2016 $2,326 $5,949 $1,586 $4,363
2015 $2,208 $5,949 $1,586 $4,363
2014 $2,936 $7,167 $1,586 $5,581
2013 $2,846 $7,447 $1,586 $5,861
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/11/2025 12/11/25 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% $130 / Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $139 / Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Price Changed $169,900 -10.5% $148 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $189,900 -9.5% $165 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Price Changed $209,900 -8.7% $183 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Price Changed $229,900 -8.0% $200 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $249,900 +32.2% $217 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Sold $189,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/30/2022 07/30/22 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $189,000 +67.4% $164 / Sq Ft
04/11/2018 04/11/18 Sold $112,900 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/05/2018 03/05/18 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2018 02/23/18 For Sale $112,900 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $189,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $90,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $113,000 Attorney
Deed $42,000 Greater Illinois Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $35,000 First American Title
Corporate Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Corporate Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Legal Action Court Order -- First American Title Ins Co
Quit Claim Deed $10,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $90,000 Exclusive Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $185,576 FHA
Previous Owner $110,854 FHA
Previous Owner $62,370 Unknown
Previous Owner $69,900 Unknown
Closed $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12478328

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 30-20-308-023-0000