838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
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OFF MARKET

$362,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,857 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park
Est. Refi. Payment $2,620/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 7, 2022 for $275,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$362K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+4.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$87K (+31.7%)
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 +96% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$362K
October 2026$363K
September 2026$364K
August 2026$366K
July 2026$369K
June 2026$371K
May 2026$367K
April 2026$357K
March 2026$354K
February 2026$343K
January 2026$336K
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
137 Mulford Dr, Elgin, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$309,900
09/23/26
3
2.5
1,874
834 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$395,000
09/11/26
3
2
1,533
633 Lillie St, Elgin, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/14/26
4
2
1,905
121 Mulford Dr, Elgin, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/08/26
3
1
1,400
832 Bode Rd, Elgin, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$280,000
05/11/26
3
1
1,079
17 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/13/26
4
2
2,377
140 Mulford Dr, Elgin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$325,000
05/04/26
3
1
1,149
650 Park St, Elgin, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/19/25
4
1.5
2,364
149 Highbury Dr, Elgin, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$280,000
10/29/26
3
1.5
1,556
899 Carl Ave, Elgin, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$330,000
03/04/26
4
2.5
1,416

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
838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.00
$233,800
4
2
-
Off Market
840 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.01
$244,200
2
1
708
Off Market
834 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$395,000
3
2
1,533
Recently Sold
834 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
850 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.02
$365,500
3
3
1,284
Off Market
177 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$299,800
Studio
-
-
Off Market
181 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$425,000
4
3
2,560
Off Market
826 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$402,600
4
2.5
2,632
Off Market
165 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$295,500
3
3
1,782
Off Market
165 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
0.04
$262,500
3
3
1,782
Off Market
130 Tefft Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$471,600
4
3
3,094
Off Market
130 Tefft Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
837 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$290,500
3
1
1,133
Off Market
841 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$303,700
3
2
1,073
Off Market
820 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$325,300
3
2.5
1,456
Off Market
833 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$267,000
2
1
1,040
Recently Sold
157 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$364,400
3
2
1,392
Off Market
78 Tefft Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.05
$353,000
2
2
1,769
Off Market
829 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.06
$309,800
3
2
1,254
Off Market
109 Tefft Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
0.06
$257,700
2
1
858
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
0.25 acre lot
1,857 sqft
$195/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Modern designWooded lotLloyd wright architectureUnique homeStunning fireplaceCovered patio
Unique home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture! This brick and redwood home has a central courtyard, wooded lot and covered patio. Original vintage cabinets in the kitchen with newer appliances is a step back in the now very popular mid century modern design. Stunning fireplace. Four bedrooms and 2 baths. 39X25 unfinished full basement for a potential recreation room and 20x10 storage room. Many unique features and storage areas throughout the home. The close proximity to Lord's Park makes this one of a kind home a diamond in the rough. Home is being conveyed AS-IS but very livable while restoring all of it's yesteryear charm! An oversized detached two car garage and more!
838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,857 sqft single-family home in Lords Park, built in 1949. It last sold for $275,000 on Apr 7, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2015 with an asking price of $1,525 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 18, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $362,400, with a rent estimate of $2,964/month.

Home Details for 838 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 7, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11346492
Sold
$275,000
Mar 19, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11346492
Contingent
$225,000
Mar 14, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11346492
Listed For Sale
$225,000
Aug 18, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,525
Aug 4, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,525

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$330K
$1.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$204
$1MoM
Available listings
245
19MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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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

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  • 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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  • Moosiewho
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 838 Forest Ave

  • What is 838 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 838 Forest Ave in Elgin, IL is $362,400.
  • What is the price history for 838 Forest Ave?
    838 Forest Ave in Elgin, IL last sold for $275,000 in April 2022.
  • Is Elgin a buyer's or seller's market?
    Elgin is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Elgin?
    The median sale price in Elgin is $330K. That is down $1.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 838 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 838 Forest Ave in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 838 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 838 Forest Ave in Elgin, IL has laundry facilities.

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