1237 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
OFF MARKET

$262,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 720 sqft

1237 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Est. Refi. Payment $1,975/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 1997 for $110,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$262K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+7.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$156K (+142%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$266K
September 2026$262K
August 2026$271K
July 2026$270K
June 2026$272K
May 2026$253K
April 2026$244K
March 2026$235K
February 2026$231K
January 2026$224K
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1420 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$112,000
03/26/26
3
2
1,175
7240 W 13th St, Forest Park, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$289,000
10/21/25
3
2
960
Address Not Disclosed, Forest Park, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$340,000
12/15/25
2
2
1,500
7235 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$205,000
08/31/26
2
2
2,200
1125 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$387,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,634
917 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$190,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,284
1229 Maple Ave, Berwyn, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$385,000
09/30/26
3
2
1,413
1128 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$250,000
06/09/26
2
2
1,776
1324 Clinton Ave, Berwyn, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$206,000
08/03/26
3
2.5
962
932 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/18/26
3
1.5
1,008

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1239 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.00
$497,700
5
3
4,150
Off Market
1239 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.00
$337,300
3
2
1,409
Off Market
1235 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.01
$401,600
3
2
1,035
Off Market
1231 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.01
$248,700
3
1
784
Off Market
1243 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.02
$374,100
2
2
1,000
Off Market
1227 Elgin Ave #1, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.02
$373,100
2
2
2,239
Off Market
1247 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.02
$401,000
3
3
1,704
Off Market
1234 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$382,300
3
3
1,546
Off Market
1238 Marengo Ave #1, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$492,600
2
1
1,250
Off Market
1238 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$482,200
4
2
1,800
Off Market
1238 Marengo Ave #2, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
-
2
1
900
Off Market
1225 Elgin Ave #1S, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$241,700
2
1
5,078
Off Market
1242 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$395,200
4
2
1,884
Off Market
1242 Marengo Ave #1, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
-
3
1
1,000
Off Market
1230 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$447,300
3
2
2,036
Off Market
1230 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$321,700
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1230 S Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$360,200
4
2
-
Off Market
1223 Elgin Ave #1N, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$213,700
2
1
5,078
Off Market
1223 Elgin Ave #2N, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$254,600
2
1
1,300
Off Market
1223 Elgin Ave #2S, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$205,300
2
1
5,078
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1908
720 sqft
$364/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1237 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL. 1237 Elgin Ave is in Forest Park, IL and in ZIP code 60130. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 720 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3000 sqft and was built in 1908.
1237 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home built in 1908. It last sold for $110,000 on Mar 31, 1997. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $262,000, with a rent estimate of $2,552/month.

Home Details for 1237 Elgin Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 31, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$110,000

Market trends in Forest Park

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What Locals Say about Forest Park

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  • 96% say there are sidewalks
  • 67% say there's holiday spirit
  • 55% say there are community events
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  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % 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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    "Been in this area since 2000 and it hasn’t changed, it’s still beautiful, quite and safe. "
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    "Pleasant and mostly quiet"
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    "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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  • Ivoryhudson512
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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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  • 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
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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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 1237 Elgin Ave

  • What is 1237 Elgin Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1237 Elgin Ave in Forest Park, IL is $262,000.
  • What is the price history for 1237 Elgin Ave?
    1237 Elgin Ave in Forest Park, IL last sold for $110,000 in March 1997.
  • Is Forest Park a buyer's or seller's market?
    Forest Park is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Forest Park?
    Residents describe Forest Park, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Forest Park, IL.
  • How big is the lot at 1237 Elgin Ave?
    The lot at 1237 Elgin Ave in Forest Park, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,000 sq ft).

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