$420,000
PENDING $19K PRICE DROP

1005 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated payment $2,992/month

Total Views 4,312
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$262 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Come see this 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath brick home located in a great part of Des Plaines. This home has 2 fireplaces, a full basement and a gorgeous 1/3 acre lot! Being Sold "As-Is"

Listing Agent

Elyse Sweeney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475141665 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,451

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 113x113x119x113

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Ranch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,451

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1687
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 420000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 113x113x119x113
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8450.99
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $8,437 $32,000 $12,878 $19,122
2023 $8,234 $32,000 $12,878 $19,122
2022 $8,234 $32,000 $12,878 $19,122
2021 $9,080 $29,538 $8,370 $21,168
2020 $8,926 $29,538 $8,370 $21,168
2019 $8,932 $33,189 $8,370 $24,819
2018 $9,074 $30,342 $7,404 $22,938
2017 $8,914 $30,342 $7,404 $22,938
2016 $8,432 $30,342 $7,404 $22,938
2015 $8,539 $28,247 $6,439 $21,808
2014 $8,359 $28,247 $6,439 $21,808
2013 $8,151 $28,247 $6,439 $21,808
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Price Changed $420,000 -4.3% $263 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $439,000 -- $274 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $190,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $25,000 Unknown
Open $1,050,000 Unknown
Closed $1,035,000 Unknown
Closed $35,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12438271

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-305-042-0000