$515,000

beds

baths

2,160

square ft

537 Ferdinand Avenue

Forest Park, Illinois 60130

Closed / MLS #12696204 / Single Family / Forest Park

Listing information updated 8/14/2026 at 6:03am

**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

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse

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:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,160

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x14 - Main

Dining Room:

15x15 - Main

Kitchen:

15x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

Balcony/Porch/Lanai:

6x4 - Main Level

Foyer:

7x8 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

10x5 - Second Level

Other Room:

10x14 - Basement Level

Laundry:

4x5 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$11,904

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60130

City:

Forest Park

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

91, 209

Elementary School:

Garfield Elementary School

Middle School:

Forest Park Middle School

High School:

Proviso East High School

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse

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:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,160

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Solar Tube(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x14 - Main

Dining Room:

15x15 - Main

Kitchen:

15x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

Balcony/Porch/Lanai:

6x4 - Main Level

Foyer:

7x8 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

10x5 - Second Level

Other Room:

10x14 - Basement Level

Laundry:

4x5 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$11,904

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60130

City:

Forest Park

County:

Cook

School District(s):

91, 209

Elementary School:

Garfield Elementary School

Middle School:

Forest Park Middle School

High School:

Proviso East High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 708.848.5550

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537 Ferdinand Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 is a single family home which sold for $515,000. 537 Ferdinand Avenue features 4 Beds, 2 Baths. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since July 6th, 2026 and was built in 1893. Nearby schools include Garfield Elementary School, Forest Park Middle School, and Proviso East High School. The nearest transit stops include Forest Park CTA Blue line and River Forest Metra Metra Milwaukee District West line.