$926,000

beds

baths

2,159

square ft

4204 Forest Avenue

Western Springs, Illinois 60558

New / MLS #12673058 / Single Family / Western Springs

Listing information updated 6/16/2026 at 6:03am

A rare opportunity to live in this charming home set in Old Town backing up to Laidlaw Park. Hardwood floors grace the entire first level along with tall windows flooding the home with natural light. Functional floor plan has space for everyone. Versatile main floor bedroom and beautiful full bath and arts and crafts room just off the bright open kitchen with views to back yard and park. Fully loaded SS appliance Kitchen wrapped with quartz counters and white cabinets over looking a windowed corner breakfast room. Stairs to second floor that enjoys 3 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, office area and a full Luxury bathroom with soaking tub, tiled walk in shower and double sink vanity. Basement is a dry unfinished space with rare 8' foot ceilings that enjoys both interior and exterior entrances. Open the gate from your back fence into the playground, tennis courts, baseball fields and green spaces of Laidlaw Park. Walk a block to John Laidlaw Elementary and more than a block to Metra and downtown Western Springs.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,159

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Center Hall Plan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

21x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

Office:

13x9 - Main Level

Loft:

13x9 - Second Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$12,173

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60558

City:

Western Springs

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

101, 204

Elementary School:

John Laidlaw Elementary School

Middle School:

Mcclure Junior High School

High School:

Lyons Twp High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,159

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Center Hall Plan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

21x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

Office:

13x9 - Main Level

Loft:

13x9 - Second Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$12,173

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60558

City:

Western Springs

County:

Cook

School District(s):

101, 204

Elementary School:

John Laidlaw Elementary School

Middle School:

Mcclure Junior High School

High School:

Lyons Twp High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 708.246.0500

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