1520 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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OFF MARKET

$373,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,456 sqft

1520 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Est. Refi. Payment $2,604/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 19, 2021 for $236,100

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$373K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$32K (+9.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$139K (+58.8%)
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 +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$375K
July 2026$372K
June 2026$376K
May 2026$378K
April 2026$377K
March 2026$367K
February 2026$354K
January 2026$352K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1485 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$335,000
11/05/25
2
1
1,027
1589 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$255,000
06/26/26
2
1
1,068
1536 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/01/25
3
1
1,146
1356 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$300,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,719
1220 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/02/26
3
1
1,600
1645 Illinois St, Des Plaines, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$347,000
03/18/26
2
1
800
1699 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$255,000
07/07/26
3
2
880
1634 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$435,000
06/22/26
2
1.5
1,200
1571 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/21/25
3
2
1,294
1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,800

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
1485 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.07
$335,000
2
1
1,027
Recently Sold
1338 S Cora St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.06
$470,700
4
2.5
1,923
Off Market
1521 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.06
$864,900
5
3.5
5,500
Off Market
1338 White St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.07
$397,700
2
1.5
1,544
Off Market
1314 S Cora St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.08
$380,000
2
1
1,200
For Sale
1441 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.12
$429,400
3
1.5
1,423
Off Market
1634 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.12
$435,000
2
1.5
1,200
Recently Sold
1313 White St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.11
$489,300
3
2
1,670
Off Market
1485 Cora St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.15
$434,700
4
1.5
1,600
Off Market
1490 Cora St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.15
$320,000
3
1
-
Off Market
1643 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.13
$402,500
3
2
1,300
Off Market
1503 S Cora St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.15
$515,200
4
3
2,034
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1954
Living Area
1,456 sqft
Price/Sqft
$256
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1520 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL. 1520 E Forest Ave is in Des Plaines, IL and in ZIP code 60018. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,456 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1954.
1520 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,456 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $236,100 on Jan 19, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $373,000, with a rent estimate of $2,178/month.

Home Details for 1520 E Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 19, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10913696
Sold
$236,100
Jan 8, 2021
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$205,000
Dec 8, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$205,000
Dec 2, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$205,000
Nov 28, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$205,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$6.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
Available listings
202
1MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Des Plaines

At least 515 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Caroline Wood
    "Great sense of community. Beautiful neighborhood. Lots of beautiful mature trees in the area. Beautiful homes. "
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  • Jasmina Ejupovic
    "Friendly people, clean area, major stores and restaurants in nearby neighborhoods like Rosemont and Mt Prospect, with some major stores in our area. Family friendly and generally quiet, aside from trains and sirens. "
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  • Hyder
    "I am not sure about what dog owners like or not like. I do not like it if the dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I only live about 2.5 miles from work so my commute is short and sweet and I don’t really experience much traffic"
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  • Captzamboni
    "Taste of Des Plaines….Fall Fest are very family oriented. Great place to raise a family. I’ve been a resident since 1993. "
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  • Arroyom617
    "Get kids involved in sports here it’s key for the kids to create friendships and parents can also build friendships as well. "
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  • Brucefran53
    "Very very friendly and well kept up neighborhood. Everyone helps each other. Great senior center and I love the library. It has wonderful programs also. Their website is the best. Des plaines has wonderful schools. Very easy to reach anywhere because of being close to the airport. We also have access to many major highways. Metra is easy to get to here for access to downtown."
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  • Amjdvm98
    "I drive downtown. Its not too bad for a commute. I commute daily snd get on 294 to 90 east. Takes about 40 minutes to my office. "
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  • Man.rodrigues2
    "The owners of dogs would like the parks around. I always see dogs playing. Although most of the buildings in the area doesn’t allow pets. "
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  • Sarah G.
    "I’ve lived around this area for 25 years quiet and clean good place to raise a family and go for walks"
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  • Y.kalamata
    "There a lot of dogs and dog walkers in our area. no dog parks that i know of but the forest preserve is down the street. "
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  • Hyderhash10
    "My neighborhood has easy access to expressways, public transportation and close to the airport and convenient shopping and close to a pharmacy. "
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  • Sperezic
    "great area for starting family and schools are close by and very good I raised my boys here and family in the neighborhood "
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  • Y.kalamata
    "its close to every highway. its very easy to get to and from any where. airport is easy to get to and you get rosemont perks for their centers. "
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  • Jennie V.
    "Perfect commute to the city or to the western suburbs. Never longer than 40 minutes if you’re heading to Elgin. Commute to the city can be as little as 25 minutes depending on which part of Chicago you’re going to."
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  • Jennie V.
    "Taste of Des Plaines, various events at the Des Plaines library. Plus have the entertainment district in Rosemont (10 minutes away) is really nice."
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  • Peterekw75
    "It’s a pet friendly area with lots of parks and dog parks near by with no leash rules. Bring your dog and be happy "
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  • Michelle
    "perfect location!! can really to metra station and highway very close! close to shopping and restaurants! "
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  • Mjrihani
    "Most people in Des Plaines own their cars. But biopic transportation is available on most main streets. Just a short walk to the bus stop. "
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  • A. T.
    "Lots of kids play in the front yards and even meet up in the small park by the townhouses. It’s a safe area, just teach your kids to look both ways before crossing the street since a good amount of cars go in and out from all around. Especially near downtown Des Plaines."
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  • Dev R.
    "Great neighborhood for family to live. Everything you need is around from shopping malls to parks. There are too many parks around des plaines, where can you spend your weekend with your family. "
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  • Lee D.
    "not much going on. needs more restaurants and activities . maybe when streets are finished the town will come back to life. mov ie theater downtown will help when its finished. "
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  • Bob Micek
    "Excellent outdoor opportunities for families with children. Quiet neighborhood with excellent school, park district and public service resources. Location allows quick access to interstates and airport for commuting and travel. Public transportation options are available nearby as well."
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  • Bcouch0600
    "Very close to all major transportation. Con: airport can be noisy. Lots of people with loud mufflers in this city. "
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  • Fred
    "yes awesome very clean freindly clean nice people roads need some work tho, respectfully stores and restaurants near by ,"
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  • Ddawn8data
    "Forest Elementary School has a Turkey Trot every year. the local restaurant offers Hometown bands and weekly specials."
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  • SA
    "I recently moved to this neighborhood, I feel very convenient for all public transportation and school."
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  • blob
    "forgive your children. you raised them. every parent messes up. your kids might forgive you later if you treat them right. this is a lovely neighborhood."
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  • Rebecca g.
    "I lived in this neighborhood almost my whole entire life. right off walnut it's nice and peaceful and it's safe for the most part."
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Frequently asked questions about 1520 E Forest Ave

  • What is 1520 E Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1520 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $373,000.
  • What is the price history for 1520 E Forest Ave?
    1520 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $236,100 in January 2021.
  • Is Des Plaines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Plaines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Plaines?
    The median sale price in Des Plaines is $329K. That is up $6.62K from the prior month.
  • Does 1520 E Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1520 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1520 E Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1520 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL has laundry facilities.

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