1044 Ferdinand Avenue, Forest Park, IL
  • $315,000

Description

Welcome home to this spacious and beautifully maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence, perfectly situated on a rare oversized corner double lot in one of Forest Park’s most desirable and convenient locations. Offering far more living space than meets the eye, this home combines comfort, flexibility, major mechanical updates, and an incredible outdoor setting. Step inside to an expansive living and dining room filled with natural light, highlighted by a stunning bay window that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The versatile layout is ideal for everyday living, entertaining guests, or hosting holiday gatherings. Just beyond, the enclosed porch provides the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind with a good book, or take in the changing seasons year round. The finished lower level significantly expands the home’s functionality with a full bathroom and an oversized recreation room, offering endless possibilities for a family room, home office, fitness area, guest suite, or potential in law arrangement. Outside is where this property truly stands apart. The rare corner double lot provides an enormous backyard with exceptional outdoor living space! Plenty of room for gardening, play, pets, future expansion, or simply enjoying the privacy and open space that’s so difficult to find. The expansive deck is perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, entertaining family and friends, or relaxing at the end of the day. This home has also been thoughtfully updated for peace of mind and convenience, including new water lines, a new sewer line, a new furnace, a newer roof, newer central air conditioning, updated plumbing fixtures, a newer stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator, along with a newer washer and dryer, allowing you to move in and simply enjoy. Location is everything, and this home delivers. Enjoy quick access to major expressways, the CTA Blue Line for an easy commute to downtown Chicago, and an abundance of shopping, restaurants, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away. With spacious living areas, flexible lower-level living space, extensive mechanical updates, a spectacular oversized yard on a rare double lot, and an unbeatable Forest Park location, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy both space and lifestyle in one remarkable home.

  • Listing Courtesy of: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections

Details

Updated on July 22, 2026 at 1:06 am
  • Property ID MRD12709427
  • Price $315,000
  • Property Size 968 Sq Ft
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Garages 2
  • Year Built 1916
  • Property Type Single Family
  • Property Status Active
  • Parking Total 2
  • Parcel Number 15134170160000
  • Water Source Lake Michigan,Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • MLS Status New
  • Co List Agent MLS ID MRD261970
  • Cumulative Days On Market 64
  • Tax Annual Amount 5477.27
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
  • Directions From Roosevelt Rd, turn NORTH on Des Plaines Ave. Turn LEFT (west) on Madison St. Turn LEFT (south) on Ferdinand Ave (one way). 1044 Ferdinand Ave will be on the RIGHT.
  • Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
  • Address 1044 Ferdinand Avenue
  • City Forest Park
  • State/county IL
  • Zip/Postal Code 60130
  • Country United States

Overview

Property ID: MRD12709427
  • Single Family
  • Property Type
  • 2
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Bathrooms
  • 2
  • Garages
  • 968 Sq Ft
  • Area Size
  • 1916
  • Year Built

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