1226 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
OFF MARKET

1226 Circle Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths

$532,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,703/mo*
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$532,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,703/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1947
Parking
Garage

About this House

Attractive brick 3-flat on a 40' lot. Live in one unit or rent out all three. Updated kitchens, counter tops and appliances. Each unit has a dishwasher. Laundry in basement! Huge backyard with 2 car garage and 2 additional outdoor parking spaces. Walk to blue line "L" @ Circle Avenue. Easy access to expressways. Walking distance to elementary schools.
1226 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom multi-family built in 1947. It last sold for $445,000 on May 15, 2025 (3% below the $459,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2023 with an asking price of $1,050 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 31, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $532,200, with a rent estimate of $2,393/month.

Home Details for 1226 Circle Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Sep Heating Systems - 2+Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Off Street,Side Apron,Alley Access,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15242020120000Additional Parcels Description: 15242020130000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $459,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 09 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Forest Park
School Information
Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 91Jr High / Middle School: Forest Park Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 91High School: Proviso East High SchoolHigh School District: 209

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Hughes Home Team

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12317293Back On Market Date: Wed Apr 09 2025

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Harry Walsh, ABR,SFR, (708) 955-6664
RE/MAX In The Village
Bought with: Victoria Atkins, ABR,SFR, (708) 507-4114, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12317293

Price History for 1226 Circle Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2025$445,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12317293
05/13/2025$459,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12317293
04/09/2025$459,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12317293
04/09/2025$459,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12317293
03/27/2025$459,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12317293
03/21/2025$459,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12317293
07/31/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/28/2023$1,050Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/16/2021$355,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11224098
11/03/2021$375,000PendingBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11224098
10/08/2021$375,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11224098
09/20/2021$375,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11224098

Market trends in Forest Park

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$281K
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
46
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$711
Assessment$22,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1226 Circle Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1225 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$594,000
02/23/26
8
3
-
1404 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$400,000
03/20/26
4
2
-
1438 Maple Ave, Berwyn, IL
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$510,000
08/15/25
5
3
-
1216 Wenonah Ave, Berwyn, IL
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$320,000
02/23/26
5
2.5
-
7011 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$435,000
07/17/26
7
3
-
1123 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$430,000
09/12/25
4
4
-
945 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$475,000
07/31/25
5
2
-
1013 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$450,000
10/09/25
3
3
-
1124 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$699,000
06/09/26
6
5
-

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What Locals Say about Forest Park

At least 232 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 55 % Say car is needed

  • 55 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Dan.eden21
    "Easy access to CTA in a few parts of town. It’s a nice place to live and shop, the small businesses deserve your support. And it really is a good hybrid between city and suburb."
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  • Bookerelaine
    "The stores are nice great restaurants i love the businesses and its cllose to transportation i enjoy the quietness and peace"
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  • S
    "St Patrick’s day parade German fest Library activities Aquatic center Forest Park music in the park events "
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  • Nicole W.
    "Born and raised in this lovely town just outside of Chicago. Great schools, beautiful parks and easy access to the Blue Line (and green if you stay on the north side) "
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  • FP Neighbor
    "So many public transportation options. Lots of green space. It would be better if there were more affordable condos in Forest Park"
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  • Ivoryhudson512
    "Lots of people own dogs in the neighborhood. There are dog parks and many activities in the area for dog owners"
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  • Abigail B.
    "There is a dog park not too far away. Oak park is the next town over and the restaurants are very dog friendly"
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  • Renee.neher
    "Park district had a lot of good options. There are places to walk, but also drive. many options for food. "
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  • Tyiesha M.
    "This commute is pretty good to be in an area that is considered a suburb. Easy access to the blue and green lines as well as pace buses that run frequently"
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  • Tasha W.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 6 years & the community is very friendly but also very protective. I love that it is a low crime area & also family oriented. The only problem I have with FP is that there is no FP High-school! "
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  • Kaitlin.oconnell
    "good, there’s a lot of public transportation readily available, as well as easy access to the interstate"
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  • Independentlyalone
    "Very welcoming people and pets. Friendly town to live in stores give treats to pets and some stores allow you to bring them in with you. (for smaller dogs)"
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  • Outtathisworldthing
    "The forest park neighborhood is safe secure and mostly just a pleasant place to live. I have lived out here for 20 plus years and plan on staying longer. If you are not a closed minded person you will live the little big city aswell."
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  • Dejuaii
    "Well for starters, Dog owners will love the fact that there is a dog park and other dog owners in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t use public transportation but do know that the train station is just 2 blocks away and the ride downtown is less than 30 minutes "
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  • Elizabeth T.
    "This area has great access to 290 and the blue line makes it easy to get into the city. I reverse commute to Downers Grove and it is an easy 30 minute drive. "
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  • Travgramm
    "I’ve lived here for seven years. Best neighborhood I’ve lived in. I had to leave Chicago. I loved Chicago but had to go. I wanted the old town feel but still have big city access, this was the best place. "
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  • ZZ
    "I only have to walk a few blocks to work. It’s not too loud and there are lots of trees. Everything is in walking distance for the most part"
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  • Dwyermolly
    "Very walkable. Madison street is very family friendly with lots of family activities throughout the year. "
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  • Alyson S.
    "There are many families who have had 2 or 3 generations grow up and live in Forest Park such as my husband and his family. There are many community events and everybody knows everybody. Great small town charm!"
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  • helenadair32
    "I've lived in Forest Park for 91/2 years and I totally love it's quite, quant, if you need the police they come quickly, I did for something personal and they are respectable and helpful. Forest Park is tops in my book!!!"
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  • king
    "Great for dogs. There are plenty of areas to walk your dog. Plenty of sidewalks. I love living in forest park. "
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  • Latoya M. G.
    "The neighborhood is very nice, I love the schools in the district. Except for the fact that proviso east is the main high school for the area, for as expensive as it is to live around here they should have a better public high school. "
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  • Remington F.
    "very good place to live nice restaurants walking distance from most places and transportation and quite "
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  • MK
    "Forest Park puts on a lot of great yearly events such as St. Pats Parade, Music festival and Rob Fest. "
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  • T_deleon
    "Many dogs families in the area, very dog friendly. I would recommend this area to future residents "
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  • Empanadamama
    "Cemeteries. Lots and lots! Other than that, totally a small old classic feel of a village with good access to the city."
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