816 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
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OFF MARKET

816 Thomas Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 882 sqft

$360,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,537/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$360,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,537/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
882 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1921
Living Area
882 sqft
Price/Sqft
$409

About this House

Welcome home! This move-in ready 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is situated on a quiet tree-lined street within walking distance to the park district of Forest Park. Walk to the pool, tennis courts, park, gym, and more! The enclosed front porch is perfect for relaxing and enjoying your morning coffee with tons of windows and natural light. The open-concept living room/dining room is spacious and great for entertaining featuring gorgeous original stained glass windows and hardwood floors. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters and ample cabinetry. You'll love the updated 1st-floor full bathroom with impressive tile surround. A second enclosed porch off of the kitchen leads you to the fully fenced, private backyard and 2-car garage. Partially finished basement with 2nd bathroom and living area awaiting your ideas! Need a place to store your things, there's a storage room with a door to close off the clutter. New washer, dryer, furnace, sump pump, and water heater. Central air and a whole house fan will keep you cool throughout the warm summer days! Close to restaurants, shopping, and easy access to the I290, and blue line train. This home is being sold AS-IS, but the seller is offering a home warranty. Schedule your showing today!
816 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 882 sqft single-family home built in 1921. It last sold for $290,000 on Feb 15, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2023 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 25, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $360,800, with a rent estimate of $3,251/month.

Home Details for 816 Thomas Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Tudor

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price History for 816 Thomas Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/15/2023$290,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11699833
01/26/2023$300,000PendingRE/MAX International #11699833
01/26/2023$300,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11699833
01/25/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/12/2023$2,300Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/20/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11613928
12/04/2022$309,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11613928
10/21/2022$309,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11613928
09/07/2022$309,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11613928
08/25/2022$320,500Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11613928
08/04/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421018
07/11/2022$330,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421018
06/01/2022$334,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421018
04/19/2017$220,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09560978
03/16/2017$210,000PendingAgent Provided
03/11/2017$210,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/14/2007$245,500Sold
N/A
11/12/2003$225,000Sold
N/A
08/25/1999$127,500Sold
N/A
11/03/1998$125,000Sold
N/A
10/27/1993$58,000Sold
N/A

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$8,533
Assessment$270,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 816 Thomas Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
817 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$279,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,080
813 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$345,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,100
932 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/18/26
3
1.5
1,008
947 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/10/26
3
2
1,188
826 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$230,000
07/17/26
3
1
826
1007 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$313,100
02/20/26
3
2
1,418
830 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,453
917 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$190,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,284
925 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$429,900
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,400
1024 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$302,500
11/07/25
2
2
1,018

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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

  • 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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  • Ashley Patterson
    "Pleasant and mostly quiet"
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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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  • 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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