819 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
OFF MARKET

819 Forest Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft (on 0.56 acres)

$396,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,773/mo*
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$396,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,773/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 sqft
(on 0.56 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.56 acres
Living Area
2,200 sqft
Price/Sqft
$180
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Sprawling 5 bedroom (2 down)/3 bathroom, all brick ranch home with great location on over a half acre lot (122 by 200') with attached oversized 2 car garage. Lower level has 2 bedrooms with full bathroom and kitchen plus amazing walk out to large back yard. Great set up for large or extended families. Home is on public water and sewer. Lovely lot in a beautiful & serene neighborhood. Property has 2 PINS
819 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,200 sqft single-family home in Lords Park, built in 1954. It last sold for $325,000 on Dec 28, 2023 (7% below the $350,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $396,900, with a rent estimate of $3,373/month.

Home Details for 819 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2200 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06181060050000Additional Parcels Description: 06181060040000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $350,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 24 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Elgin
School Information
Elementary School: Lords Park Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School District: 46High School: Elgin High SchoolHigh School District: 46

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3700 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.56 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11933440Activation Date: Fri Nov 24 2023

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Mary Shanley Aloisio, (773) 332-0035
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bob Aloisio, (847) 727-9849
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Sharon Falco, CSC, (630) 244-8787, RE/MAX Central Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11933440

Price History for 819 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/28/2023$325,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11933440
12/18/2023$350,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11933440
11/24/2023$350,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11933440
11/24/2023$350,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11933440
05/13/2005$190,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$209
$3MoM
Available listings
263
29MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,754
Assessment$158,410
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Lords Park
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What Locals Say about Lords Park

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say it's quiet

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tracie B. N.
    "Very nice people and quiet neighborhood. Shopping within walking distance as well as pace bus stop going into downtown Elgin"
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    "It’s not safe. We’ve been broke into twice. Police aren’t very helpful. Nor are most of them kind to victims of crime. They treat everyone like criminals. Upsetting."
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  • Manuela A.
    "It’s not a bad area but you can never be too safe. Bad things happen all the time better be safe than sorry even if nothing bad usually happens around here"
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information