$484,900
OPEN SUN 11AM - 1PM

220 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated payment $3,623/month

Total Views 1,325
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,925 Sq Ft
$252 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

There's No Place Like Home! Set on a large double lot in one of Forest Park's most desirable locations, this charming home is ready for its new owner. Full of warmth, character, and timeless charm, this 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath home offers the perfect blend of original details and comfortable living spaces. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors and inviting living areas filled with natural light. The main level features a comfortable living room, formal dining room, ample kitchen with SS appliances, and an additional family room at the rear of the home complete with a half bath for guests. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms along with an updated full bathroom. The partially finished basement has a large open area which offers additional living space for an office or recreation room. Enjoy the large private backyard complete with newer garage with party door. Additional exterior parking spaces can be used or rented out for additional income. Perfectly situated just minutes from both downtown Forest Park and Oak Park, this home offers close proximity to restaurants, shopping, parks, and transportation while still maintaining a true neighborhood feel. A rare opportunity to own a lovingly cared for home with history, character, and an unbeatable location.

Listing Agent

Anna Gillian Cramer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475172711 Listed on: 05/21/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listing Agent

Caitlin Gillian Thorsen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #476437995

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,917

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,925 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 135

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,917

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1893
  • 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: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1925
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11916.62
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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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 $11,319 $41,000 $6,800 $34,200
2024 $11,319 $41,000 $6,800 $34,200
2023 $11,363 $41,000 $6,800 $34,200
2022 $11,363 $35,124 $4,420 $30,704
2021 $11,211 $36,260 $4,420 $31,840
2020 $11,000 $36,260 $4,420 $31,840
2019 $9,289 $29,810 $4,420 $25,390
2018 $9,095 $29,810 $4,420 $25,390
2017 $8,916 $29,810 $4,420 $25,390
2016 $8,422 $26,000 $4,080 $21,920
2015 $8,246 $26,000 $4,080 $21,920
2014 $8,109 $26,000 $4,080 $21,920
2013 $9,577 $32,241 $4,080 $28,161
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/21/2026 05/21/26 For Sale $484,900 +86.5% $252 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Sold $260,000 -4.6% $135 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/25/2013 05/25/13 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Price Changed $272,500 -0.9% $142 / Sq Ft
05/15/2013 05/15/13 Price Changed $275,000 -3.5% $143 / Sq Ft
04/30/2013 04/30/13 Price Changed $285,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft
04/30/2013 04/30/13 For Sale $285,000 -4.7% $148 / Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2013 04/05/13 For Sale $299,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $249,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $244,735 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12653769

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-428-006-0000

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