$179,000
PENDING

243 Arcadia St Park Forest, IL 60466

Estimated payment $1,297/month

Total Views 11,470
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,250 Sq Ft
$143 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Historic or Period Millwork

About This Home

Fully Reimagined Cape Cod Just Minutes from Downtown Park Forest! Step inside this beautifully renovated home where modern updates meet timeless charm. The stunning kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring crisp white shaker cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of prep and storage space - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. With four spacious bedrooms - two conveniently located on the main level and two upstairs enhanced with charming built-in bookshelves, this home offers flexibility for guests, home offices, or growing households. The stylishly updated bathroom, fresh neutral paint palette, and durable wood laminate flooring create a clean, cohesive look throughout. Custom woodwork details in the living room and kitchen add warmth, character, and a high-end finishing touch. Step outside to enjoy the expansive backyard - ideal for gatherings, pets, or summer evenings along with a 2.5-car detached garage offering generous parking and storage. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this inviting Cape Cod offers space, style, and value in a prime location!

Listing Agent

Marta Piechnik

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475148146 Listed on: 02/26/2026

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 125

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot

Schools

  • Blackhawk Intermediate Center
  • Fine Arts And Communications Cam High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,170

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Entry Slope less than 1 foot
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1250
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1250
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 1250
  • Flooring: Other

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blackhawk Intermediate Center
  • High School: Fine Arts And Communications Cam
  • Middle/Junior School: Blackhawk Intermediate Center

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4170
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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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 $4,170 $5,696 $1,490 $4,206
2024 $4,170 $5,696 $1,490 $4,206
2023 $5,045 $5,696 $1,490 $4,206
2022 $5,045 $3,753 $1,862 $1,891
2021 $4,946 $3,753 $1,862 $1,891
2020 $4,510 $3,753 $1,862 $1,891
2019 $4,752 $4,373 $1,675 $2,698
2018 $4,579 $4,373 $1,675 $2,698
2017 $4,551 $4,373 $1,675 $2,698
2016 $5,481 $5,523 $1,489 $4,034
2015 $5,355 $5,523 $1,489 $4,034
2014 $5,196 $5,523 $1,489 $4,034
2013 $4,728 $5,613 $1,489 $4,124
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2026 02/26/26 For Sale $179,000 +79.0% $143 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Sold $100,000 +0.1% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $99,900 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $84,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $67,250 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12576242

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 32-30-208-015-0000

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