5126 Forster Avenue

Schiller Park, IL 60176

$275,600
Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,872 Sq. Ft.
$147 / Sq. Ft.
1,872
Sq. Ft.
$147
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Get your tools! Wonderful opportunity to own this fixer upper in beautiful Schiller Park! Brick 1.5-story cape cod w/detached 2.5-car garage - concrete driveway to fit at least 4 additional cars & fenced in oversized backyard! 1st floor is featuring open living room - separate dining room - eat in kitchen w/access to wooden deck - 2x bedrooms - full bathroom w/tub & family room w/gas fireplace. 2nd floor offers additional 2x good size bedrooms. Full partially finished walkout basement has family...Get your tools! Wonderful opportunity to own this fixer upper in beautiful Schiller Park! Brick 1.5-story cape cod w/detached 2.5-car garage - concrete driveway to fit at least 4 additional cars & fenced in oversized backyard! 1st floor is featuring open living room - separate dining room - eat in kitchen w/access to wooden deck - 2x bedrooms - full bathroom w/tub & family room w/gas fireplace. 2nd floor offers additional 2x good size bedrooms. Full partially finished walkout basement has family room - 1/2 bathroom - utility room and is great for extra storage or could be finished to add more living space. There are hardwood floors on 1st floor - carpeting on 2nd floor....100 AMPs circuit breaker box - sump pump - gas forced air heat & A/C. It is close to expressways - public transportation.... CTA buses on IRVING PARK/MANNHEIM ROAD & LAWRENCE/CUMBERLAND AVENUE - METRA train station is not too far away either - O'Hare Airport - Forest Preserve - Des Plaines River - trails - Rosemont Theatre - Fashion Outlets - stores & lot of restaurants to choose from! Do not wait and schedule your appointment with your real estate agent today!
  1. Listed by Petra Sestakova • Anthony J.Trotto Real Estate

Property Details for 5126 Forster Avenue

Area
Schiller Park
Township
Leyden
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2024 10:33 PM

Property Details for 5126 Forster Avenue

StatusRe - Activated
MLS #12155921
Days on Market99
Taxes$10,465 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 5126 Forster Avenue

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Property Information for 5126 Forster Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 81
  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Lincoln Middle School
  • High School District: 212
  • High School: East Leyden High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 81
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Side Apron, Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1005
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1100
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Deck
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1872
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2672
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2972
  • Main Sq Ft: 1400
  • Upper Sq Ft: 472
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 8750
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 6
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 11
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 300
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash, Other
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X8
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 26X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X12
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 39X20

Property History for 5126 Forster Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5126 Forster Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,812Additions$9,222Total$12,034
Tax Record2022$3,510 ($293 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,872 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyCOOKAPN12-09-408-038

Schools near 5126 Forster Avenue

This home is within Schiller Park School District 81.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John F Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Washington Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Leyden High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5126 Forster Avenue is a single family home for sale in Schiller Park, IL 60176. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2024 by Anthony J.Trotto Real Estate, it's currently listed at $275,600. This listing's school districts are Schiller Park School District 81, Leyden Chsd 212 School District. Nearby schools include John F Kennedy Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. 5126 Forster Avenue is a 4-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,872 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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