13837 Forest Ave, Dolton, IL 60419
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OFF MARKET

13837 Forest Ave
Dolton, IL 60419

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,120 sqft

$188,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,354/mo*
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$188,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,354/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,120 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1922
Living Area
2,120 sqft
Price/Sqft
$89
Parking
2 Parking Spaces

About this House

13837 Forest Ave, Dolton, IL 60419 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,120 sqft single-family home built in 1922. It last sold for $120,000 on Dec 30, 2024 (4% below the $124,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $188,000, with a rent estimate of $2,876/month.

Home Details for 13837 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2120 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 29031030100000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $124,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Nov 09 2024Possession Timing: Immediate

Location

Direction & Address
City: Dolton
School Information
Elementary School District: 148Jr High / Middle School District: 148High School District: 148

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Other

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12129144

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoHide Public Remarks
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Miguel Perea, (773) 772-1142
Open Path Realty
Bought with: Lona Reiling, (312) 597-6270, EXIT Strategy Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12129144

Price History for 13837 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/30/2024$120,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12129144
11/09/2024$124,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12129144
11/05/2024$124,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12129144
10/14/2024$127,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12129144
09/17/2024$85,000Sold
N/A
09/12/2024$129,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12129144
08/09/2024$134,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12129144
07/29/2019$27,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10314750
07/02/2019$34,900PendingAgent Provided
05/16/2019$34,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/22/2019$39,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/20/2019$44,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/06/2003$25,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dolton

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$8,427
Assessment$120,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 13837 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
13809 Forest Ave, Dolton, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/09/25
5
2
1,907
13920 Kanawha Ave, Dolton, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$73,000
04/08/26
4
2
2,122
228 E 141st St, Dolton, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$235,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,200
219 E 136th St, Chicago, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$155,000
12/08/25
3
1.5
1,134
13910 S Dearborn St, Riverdale, IL
0.66
Single-Family Home
$121,000
12/15/25
4
2
1,177
13934 S Edbrooke Ave, Riverdale, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$73,000
04/13/26
4
2.5
1,313
201 E 143rd St, Dolton, IL
0.65
Single-Family Home
$95,000
06/05/26
4
2
1,129
13910 Kanawha St, Dolton, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$52,500
11/26/25
3
1
900
260 E 142nd Pl, Dolton, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,366

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Dolton

At least 269 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Mose chess
    "Very nice place to live and raise children clean no little crime all in all it’s a good place to live"
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  • Mose chess
    "Don’t really know, just not a lot of information about the area yet,seen like a okay area to raise kids and family and far as I can tell "
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  • Kamarabrown00
    "They have a lot of back to school events that’s about it and that everything is close to each other "
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  • Chitarra Laster
    "I live here for five years. People are somewhat friendly everybody keep to themselves. You only hear shootings like far away, Calumet city or Harvey."
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  • Htjszr7wn7
    "Limited walkway. It’s cool. I like it. My dogs like ot. People don’t really pick up after their doggies like they shouod"
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  • Erica Goodman
    "I hear gunshots often at night. There are a lot of abandoned homes and businesses in Dolton which have been abandoned for YEARS which is unsafe. "
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  • Noel Owens
    "There are none in the winter. During the summer there are numerous events that are family friendly (concerts, skating, local park) "
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  • Trulia User
    "Terrible and need more affordable housing for mother and children that are homeless or new moms. They need more apartments and cheap houses "
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  • Tina S.
    "Safe area, schools are ok. Blocks are quiet.. decent place to raise a family, even if your a single parent as well. Slots of things for kids to do in the summertime"
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  • Nicole W.
    "The commute is fine. You could get downtown out further north using either I57 or Dan Ryan. Both are equidistant from my location off of Sibley in Dolton. I do not feel too unsafe at night driving even though there have been a lot of shootings around here lately."
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  • Lashunda C.
    "Nothing at all. I’m not sue because I don’t own a pet but their are no doggy parks. Soo truly I can’t give this opinion"
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  • Hunter G.
    "There are a lot of fights amongst students. Pick elsewhere if possible.There are better education systems in other suburbs. "
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  • Tiffany V.
    "fine, can catch a bus and train with no problem to and from downtown, transportation is usually on time for the most part, Lyft and uber are easy to catch with no trouble or major delays"
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  • Concerned grandparent
    "There are some undesirables living within the community. Make sure you enroll your children in after school activities and summer programs"
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  • Rare.air1984
    "it's , just an okay kind of neighborhood. (not the best , not the worst)Middle of the road kind of neighborhood "
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  • Nicole W.
    "I would not raise my son here ideally. I have him in private school because I do not trust the public school system in Dolton or the people around here attending the school."
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  • Chris R.
    "Dog owners would like that there are plenty parks to walk your dogs and also let them play or run around"
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  • Nicole W.
    "Getting dangerous and I’m ready to go honestly. I would not recommend this area to anyone who wants to live normally and carefree."
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  • T Queen
    "there are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. you see people walking their dogs and the occasional stray"
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  • Jelisa_jones
    "Nothing, it’s terrible and unsafe! I wished I never moved over here! I recommend anyone with children don’t mover to this area "
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  • Courtney P.
    "I do not know why they would or would not like the neighborhood besides it’s a lot of parks around for dogs to go to"
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  • Shay
    "Dolton owners never have their dog on a leash..........................................................."
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  • Tanay W.
    "My neighborhood is pretty quiet and a block away from a school most of the people on the block lives here 20 plus years "
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  • Tdavis146
    "l have lived for four years, it very quiet here , l live in a condo, people looks out for safety for everyone here and their are very kind people "
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  • Minya F.
    "I always see citizens walking their dogs ... Most people around have dogs so it’s a dog friendly neighborhood "
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  • Teco82
    "Neighborhood is decent but still need to stay aware of surroundings and people due to rising crime rates. "
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  • Shevelle R.
    "Easy sometimes short and not much traffic I can ride my bicycle or drive it’s really safe and easy bus stops are close by "
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  • Shevelle R.
    "Nice clean and quiet .... kid friendly neighbors respects your privacy...... never any shooting or young people hanging out all night "
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  • Katherine
    "This blocked has turned really bad since 2016. It use to be a very quite block until new neighbors move there kids friends in. There has been endless home invasion and armed robberies. Please be careful."
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  • Tee
    "Nothing its absolutely nothing neighborberly here to do!! you'll be lucky if a neighbor even speak to you here they are very rude!!!"
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  • resident
    "I drive to work , it’s not a problem takes me 30 minutes on the Bishop. If traffic accumulates I take Doty Road, straight shot. "
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  • Tee L
    "I've lived here for 1 yr the few ppl I see I speak and they speak back... But I barely see any neighbors besides my next door neighbor to my left..it's fairly quite"
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  • Britishmontota
    "I have a car, so it’s not hard to commute, there’s also stores that’s walking distant around. I know there is buses, however I don’t see them often. Things are easy to get to if need be, and if you have children. They schools in the district DO allow bus services. "
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  • RONALD
    "Its a great place to live and raise your kids close enough to stores beauty shop barber shops neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Nimat C.
    "it's loud sometimes. No one really keeps their yard up. Too many houses vacant around here. Lots of neighborhood fast food joints but not enough dine-in restaurants."
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