1225 N Forrest Ave, Wheeling, IL 60004
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1225 N Forrest Ave
Wheeling, IL 60004

  • 3 Beds
  • 1,208 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

$361,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,491/mo*
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$361,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,491/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1,208 sqft
(on 0.55 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

GREAT OPORTUNITY TO BUILD A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE*** HUGE LOT (241X100) ON PRESTIGIOUS FORREST AVE IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS***DRIVE BY AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL HOUSES BUILD WTHIN LAST FEW YEARS*** SMALL EXISTING HOUSE ON THE LOT ***HOUSE CONVEYED "AS IS"***.*** VALUE IN LAND!*** BRING ALL REASONABLE OFFERS!
1225 N Forrest Ave, Wheeling, IL 60004 is a 3 bedroom, 1,208 sqft lot/land built in 1953. It last sold for $277,500 on Mar 7, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $361,500, with a rent estimate of $2,337/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1225 N Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: StoneFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Price History for 1225 N Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2024$277,500Sold
N/A
07/29/2021$165,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11084365
02/11/2021ListingRemovedLocal MLS
10/12/2020$229,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/16/2020$250,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/01/2020$299,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/21/2020$320,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/29/2019$345,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Arlington Heights

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$437K
$28KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$262
$24MoM
Available listings
207
32MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$220,960
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1225 N Forrest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
502 N Schoenbeck Rd, Prospect Heights, IL
0.82
Lot/Land
$200,000
07/17/25
-
-
100 Hawthorne Pl, Prospect Heights, IL
1.35
Lot/Land
$280,000
03/31/26
-
-
245 S Helena Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
2.63
Lot/Land
$230,000
03/03/26
1
1,176
802 Andover Ct, Prospect Heights, IL
1.37
Lot/Land
$190,000
06/05/26
-
-
1309 E Brookwood Dr, Arlington Heights, IL
1.55
Lot/Land
$220,000
06/08/26
-
-
516-20 W Wing St, Arlington Heights, IL
1.92
Lot/Land
$350,000
04/29/26
-
-
520 Norman Ct, Arlington Heights, IL
1.93
Lot/Land
$170,000
03/27/26
-
-
2020 N Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
1.90
Lot/Land
$600,000
03/10/26
-
-
2803 N Vista Rd, Arlington Heights, IL
2.16
Lot/Land
$400,000
06/16/26
-
-
2822 Jackson Dr, Arlington Heights, IL
2.06
Lot/Land
$536,812
03/12/26
-
-

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What Locals Say about Arlington Heights

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  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there are community events

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