820 Elgin Ave

1,628 Sq. Ft.
$147 / Sq. Ft.
1,628
Sq. Ft.
$147
per Sq. Ft.

Description

PRIOR 2 Unit on LARGE Lot. FOREST PARK ZONING STATES USE CAN ONLY BE AS A SINGLE FAMILY AND MUST be de converted. Both units have 2 Bedrooms, 2 car garage plus large fenced yard. Great for investors or Owner Occupant. Property being sold As-Is. REO no sellers disclosurebuyer is responsible for all inspections including village and utility turn ons if possible. No survey taxes prorated at 100% see broker only remarks forhow to submit an offer via sellers online offer system. Square Footage From Cook...PRIOR 2 Unit on LARGE Lot. FOREST PARK ZONING STATES USE CAN ONLY BE AS A SINGLE FAMILY AND MUST be de converted. Both units have 2 Bedrooms, 2 car garage plus large fenced yard. Great for investors or Owner Occupant. Property being sold As-Is. REO no sellers disclosurebuyer is responsible for all inspections including village and utility turn ons if possible. No survey taxes prorated at 100% see broker only remarks forhow to submit an offer via sellers online offer system. Square Footage From Cook County Assessor. Seller requesting highest and best offer, the deadline to do so is 3/6/2024 11:59:00 PM Mountain Time.
  1. Listed by Ed Riley • Vail REO Realty Group
    P: (708)-415-4252 eddriley@comcast.net

Sold By Maia Homes

Property Details for 820 Elgin Avenue

Area
Forest Park
Township
Proviso
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2024 11:01 AM

Property Details for 820 Elgin Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11971925
Days on Market43
Taxes$9,205 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,092 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 820 Elgin Avenue

Stories-Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,092 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,932 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,165

Property Taxes

$767

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 820 Elgin Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 91
  • Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Forest Park Middle School
  • High School District: 209
  • High School: Proviso East High School
  • 2nd Alternate High School: Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 91
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X124
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 20
  • 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: 15X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X9
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 18X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 6X10

Property History for 820 Elgin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927266480

$710,000

+81.4% / yr

Jan 16, 2026

Sold

MRED #12535424

$710,000
Dec 22, 2025

Pending

MRED #12535424

Dec 22, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12535424

Dec 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12535424

$774,900
Nov 27, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12507337

$799,900
Oct 30, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12481431

$849,000
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507337

$799,900
Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12481431

$899,000
Apr 16, 2024

Sold

MRED #11971925

$239,000
Mar 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530724989

$239,000
Mar 14, 2024

Pending

MRED #11971925

Feb 26, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11971925

$224,900
Feb 1, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11941241

$245,900
Feb 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11971925

$245,900
Jan 31, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11941241

$265,200
Dec 28, 2023

Pending

MRED #11941241

Dec 2, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11941241

$265,200
Sep 4, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #09881992

$259,000
Mar 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09881992

$259,000
Dec 31, 2017

Expired

MRED #09754509

$289,000
Sep 18, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09754509

$339,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927266480

$710,000

+81.4% / yr

01/16/2026

Sold

MRED #12535424

$710,000
12/22/2025

Pending

MRED #12535424

12/22/2025

Contingent

MRED #12535424

12/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12535424

$774,900
11/27/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12507337

$799,900
10/30/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12481431

$849,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507337

$799,900
09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12481431

$899,000
04/16/2024

Sold

MRED #11971925

$239,000
03/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530724989

$239,000
03/14/2024

Pending

MRED #11971925

02/26/2024

Price Change

MRED #11971925

$224,900
02/01/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11941241

$245,900
02/01/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11971925

$245,900
01/31/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11941241

$265,200
12/28/2023

Pending

MRED #11941241

12/02/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11941241

$265,200
09/04/2019

Cancelled

MRED #09881992

$259,000
03/12/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09881992

$259,000
12/31/2017

Expired

MRED #09754509

$289,000
09/18/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09754509

$339,000

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

Public Records for 820 Elgin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,687Additions$29,312Total$33,999
Tax Record2023$10,212 ($851 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,628 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,628 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1908CountyCOOKAPN15-13-407-006

Schools near 820 Elgin Avenue

This home is within Proviso Twp Hsd 209 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Betsy Ross Elementary School
PublicK to 2

Field Stevenson Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Forest Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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