$75,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

1538 Forest Ave Calumet City, IL 60409

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
1948 Built

Recently Sold

$87 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Shed
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Affordable Opportunity in Calumet City - Ready for Your Vision! This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home presents an excellent value for buyers looking to invest in a property they can truly make their own in Calumet City, Illinois. While it requires some TLC, imagine the possibilities of transforming this property into your perfect space. Bring your design ideas and make this Calumet City address your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Crystal Covarrubias

Kale Realty License #475204675 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Kale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Isaias Vargas

Realty of America, LLC License #475212634

Realty of America, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,652

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,652

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

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: 1948
  • 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: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 864
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 4880
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2652
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Condes Johnny S
Bought by
Leon Luis M
Seller's Agent
Crystal Covarrubias
Kale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Isaias Vargas
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$98,000
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-23.47%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$94,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
67.11%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Outstanding Balance
$30,256
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$64,725
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $75,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $75,000 -23.5% $87 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $98,000 -- $113 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,652 $10,000 $2,074 $7,926
2023 $2,727 $10,000 $2,074 $7,926
2022 $2,727 $6,618 $1,830 $4,788
2021 $2,751 $6,618 $1,830 $4,788
2020 $2,484 $6,618 $1,830 $4,788
2019 $2,192 $6,378 $1,708 $4,670
2018 $2,202 $6,378 $1,708 $4,670
2017 $2,133 $6,378 $1,708 $4,670
2016 $2,149 $5,686 $1,586 $4,100
2015 $2,033 $5,686 $1,586 $4,100
2014 $1,991 $5,686 $1,586 $4,100
2013 $2,005 $6,023 $1,586 $4,437
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12347287

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 30-20-308-028-0000