13853 Forest Ave, Dolton, IL 60419
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13853 Forest Ave
Dolton, IL 60419

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
2 Beds
1 Bath

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment

About this House

Gorgeous 2 bed/ 1 bath Garden apartment in Dolton. Newly renovated. Generous-sized bedrooms with ample closet space. Stainless steel stove and refrigerator included. Excellent light fixtures. Spacious living room. Private parking on rear of property. Coined laundry on premises. Section 8 welcomed: Security deposit: pending/depending on credit score Gas and electric included, NON SMOKING BUILDING, Pets upon approval
13853 Forest Ave, Dolton, IL 60419 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. It last sold for $150,000 on Apr 29, 2020 (7,672% above the $1,930 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $1,930 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 7, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,500/month.

Home Details for 13853 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 13853 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/07/2026$1,930ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/04/2026$1,930Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/29/2020$150,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10588335
03/11/2020$160,000PendingAgent Provided
03/07/2020$160,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
02/16/2020$160,000PendingAgent Provided
12/26/2019$160,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/07/2019$175,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/02/2019$175,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/24/2019$175,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/05/2019$1,400ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/21/2019$1,400Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/09/2015$41,054Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09018582
08/23/2015$36,100PendingToActiveAgent Provided
08/22/2015$36,100PendingAgent Provided
08/21/2015$36,100Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Dolton

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Comparable Sales for 13853 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1885 Michigan City Rd #3W, Calumet City, IL
2.69
Apartment
$69,420
06/12/26
2
1
-
1645 Downs Dr, Calumet City, IL
2.45
Apartment
$380,000
02/27/26
1
1
750
1903 171st St, Hazel Crest, IL
3.11
Apartment
$235,000
01/07/26
3
1
-
6 W 111th Pl, Chicago, IL
3.46
Apartment
$510,000
06/29/26
1
1
4,932
2521 Lewis St, Blue Island, IL
4.06
Apartment
$400,000
12/18/25
3
2
-
10425 S Hale Ave #3A, Chicago, IL
5.17
Apartment
$136,000
09/17/25
2
1
900
2215 175th St, Lansing, IL
5.18
Apartment
$94,000
04/23/26
2
1
1,000
914 Garden Ln #914, Homewood, IL
5.04
Apartment
$215,000
08/29/25
2
2
1,300
2301 Holiday Ter #9, Lansing, IL
5.29
Apartment
$87,000
05/11/26
2
1
34,521
3151 Bernice Rd #6, Lansing, IL
5.69
Apartment
$63,000
11/06/25
2
1
800

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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

  • 68 % 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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Frequently asked questions about 13853 Forest Ave

  • What is the price history for 13853 Forest Ave?
    13853 Forest Ave in Dolton, IL last sold for $150,000 in April 2020.
  • Is Dolton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dolton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Dolton?
    Residents describe Dolton, IL as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Dolton, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 13853 Forest Ave?
    The closest schools to 13853 Forest Ave in Dolton, IL are Lincoln Elementary School (rated 2/10), Lincoln Junior High School (rated 2/10), Thornridge High School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 13853 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 13853 Forest Ave in Dolton, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 13853 Forest Ave have parking?
    Yes, 13853 Forest Ave in Dolton, IL has on-site parking.