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537 Ferdinand Avenue
Forest Park IL 60130 US

$499,000

Active Under Contract Listing ID 12696204
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4 bed
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2.00 Bath (2 Full)
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$499,000

Active Under Contract Listing ID 12696204
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537 Ferdinand Avenue **Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best due by 6pm Sunday 7/12** Not every home has a personality. This one has soul. This one-of-a-kind farmhouse sits on a rare oversized lot just 1.5 blocks from Forest Park's vibrant Madison Street, offering the perfect blend of timeless charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find the character you can't recreate-soaring ceilings, beautiful original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that instantly feel like home. The formal dining room with its beamed ceiling is made for memorable dinners, while the updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and practical mudroom make everyday living easy. Upstairs, the oversized bathroom features a dual vanity and the convenience of second-floor laundry. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced yard offers room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy your own private retreat. Relax with your morning coffee on one of two welcoming front porches, then imagine the possibilities waiting in the full unfinished basement-a blank canvas ready for your vision. With copper water service already in place and Forest Park's restaurants, boutiques, parks, and entertainment just around the corner, this home offers a rare combination of space, character, and location that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Some homes check the boxes. This one steals your heart

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Property Features

  • Facts
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Other
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Heating Fuels: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Additional Features
  • Basement
  • Patio

School Information

  • School
  • Garfield Elementary School(Elementary)
  • Forest Park Middle School(MiddleSchool)
  • Proviso East High School(HighSchool)

Property

  • propertytype: Residential
  • propertysubtype: Other
  • listprice: 499000
  • unparsedaddress: 537 Ferdinand Avenue
  • postalcity: Forest Park
  • stateorprovince: IL
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 60130
  • bathroomsfull: 2
  • bathroomshalf: 0
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • livingarea: 2160
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 41.876246
  • longitude: -87.813412
  • listagentfullname: April Baker
  • listagentemail: april@aprilbakerhomes.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-MREDIL-901688
  • listagentmlsid: 901688
  • listagentpreferredphone: (708) 848-5550
  • listagentofficephone: 2247150428
  • listofficekey: 3yd-MREDIL-90812
  • listofficemlsid: 90812
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: MREDIL
  • yearbuilt: 1893
  • listingcontractdate: 2026-07-06
  • listagenturl: http://www.weichertnickelgroup.com
  • countyorparish: Cook
  • parcelnumber: 15132080220000
  • elementaryschool: Garfield Elementary School
  • highschool: Proviso East High School
  • elementaryschooldistrict: 91
  • middleorjuniorschooldistrict: 91
  • highschooldistrict: 209
  • appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • cooling: Central Air
  • constructionmaterials: Frame
  • flooring: Hardwood
  • heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • fireplaceyn: False
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 2
  • parkingtotal: 2
  • parkingfeatures: Garage, Off Alley
  • roof: Asphalt
  • waterfrontyn: False
  • franchiseaffiliation: None
  • interiorfeatures: Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters
  • architecturalstyle: Other
  • rooms: Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Laundry Room, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Bedroom 1
  • patioandporchfeatures: Deck
  • basement: Unfinished, Full
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
  • fencing: Fenced
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: False
  • internetconsumercommentyn: False
  • location: -87.813416, 41.876247
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Listing Changed: 7/14/2026 8:19:10 PM GMT
Source Updated Date: 7/16/2026 12:44:24 PM GMT

Courtesy of: April Baker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, april@aprilbakerhomes.com

Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.