840 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
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OFF MARKET

$475,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,134 sqft

840 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

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Currently Off Market - Sold May 15, 2017 for $297,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$476K
Since last month
$0 (0%)
Since last year
Increased$40K (+9.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$179K (+60.2%)
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 +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$476K
August 2026$475K
July 2026$476K
June 2026$481K
May 2026$480K
April 2026$467K
March 2026$456K
February 2026$439K
January 2026$431K
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2024
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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
1005 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/31/26
4
2
1,400
817 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$279,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,080
813 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$345,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,100
1007 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$313,100
02/20/26
3
2
1,418
1036 Lathrop Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$390,000
06/18/26
4
2
1,632
1005 S Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$285,000
12/17/25
4
2
1,250
947 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/10/26
3
2
1,188
902 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$395,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,700
830 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,453
929 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$471,000
01/12/26
3
2
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
836 Thomas Ave, Broadview, IL 60130
0.01
$438,800
3
2
1,216
Off Market
837 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.03
$428,200
3
2
1,763
Off Market
827 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.04
$376,500
3
1
1,200
Off Market
839 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.04
$412,600
4
2
2,002
Off Market
827 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.05
$510,000
5
3
2,100
For Sale
812 Thomas Ave #5, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.06
$216,100
2
1
896
Off Market
842 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.06
$307,800
2
2
938
Off Market
900 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.04
$596,500
6
3
-
Off Market
820 Hannah Ave #0, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.07
$356,200
2
1.5
1,360
Off Market
909 S Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.06
$364,600
3
2
-
Off Market
828 Beloit Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.07
$455,900
5
2
-
Off Market
840 Beloit Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
0.06
$599,000
4
3
-
For Sale

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1928
2,134 sqft
$223/sqft
Garage

About this House

Large brick Bungalow. Many updates incl, new roof, elec. and more, steps away from huge park with water park and tennis cts. walking dist to all the Forest Park offers! 3 Beds up w/den-office on 2nd flr. 2 good size beds on first floor. Update kitchen. 2 full baths with a 3rd roughed in bsmt, flood suppression system, huge finished bsmt room. A must see home!
840 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,134 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $297,000 on May 15, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $475,600, with a rent estimate of $4,442/month.

Home Details for 840 Thomas Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Tudor

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 15, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09522302
Sold
$297,000
Mar 17, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$320,000
Mar 6, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$320,000

Market trends in Forest Park

Last updated July 2026
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 840 Thomas Ave

  • What is 840 Thomas Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 840 Thomas Ave in Forest Park, IL is $475,600.
  • What is the price history for 840 Thomas Ave?
    840 Thomas Ave in Forest Park, IL last sold for $297,000 in May 2017.
  • Is Forest Park a buyer's or seller's market?
    Forest Park is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Forest Park?
    Residents describe Forest Park, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Forest Park, IL.
  • Does 840 Thomas Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 840 Thomas Ave in Forest Park, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 840 Thomas Ave?
    The lot at 840 Thomas Ave in Forest Park, IL is about 0.09 acres (3,999 sq ft).

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