245 Elgin Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130

Forest Park
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
245 Elgin Avenue,Forest Park, IL 60130
$649,900
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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,362 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: anna gillian cramer, caitlin gillian thorsen
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12753595
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$649,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$275.15

About this home

There's No Place Like Home! Welcome home to this spacious Forest Park residence, ideally situated on a double corner lot close to both downtown Forest Park & Oak Park. Step through the foyer and into a bright, airy sitting room framed by a charming arched opening and a beautiful front picture window. The adjoining dining room features a lovely bay window overlooking the tree-lined street and offers plenty of space for everyday meals or entertaining. Just off the dining room is a versatile main-floor bedroom, currently used as an office, with two closets offering excellent storage. A full bathroom adds flexibility to the main level. The kitchen features a picturesque greenhouse window, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and one of the home's most unique features-a walk-in butler's pantry complete with a secondary refrigerator and abundant storage, offering endless possibilities to customize the space to fit your needs. At the rear of the home is a comfortable and cozy...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1898
  • Listing ID #:12753595
  • Updated:September 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,362 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s)

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1898
  • Building area:2,362 sq. ft.
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Proviso East High School
  • Middle school:Forest Park Middle School
  • Elementary school:Garfield Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$649,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$275.15
  • Tax amount:$10,846 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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