842 Forest Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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OFF MARKET

842 Forest Ln
Carol Stream, IL 60188

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,180 sqft

$296,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,073/mo*
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$296,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,073/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,180 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$297K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$13K (+4.5%)
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 +133% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$297K
July 2026$301K
June 2026$297K
May 2026$296K
April 2026$296K
March 2026$296K
February 2026$289K
January 2026$293K
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
792 Trinity Ct, Carol Stream, IL
0.24
Condo
$355,000
07/16/26
2
1.5
1,293
1309 Coldspring Rd #1309, Carol Stream, IL
0.20
Condo
$252,000
11/14/25
2
2
1,100
1334 Coldspring Rd #1334, Carol Stream, IL
0.25
Condo
$273,000
07/29/26
2
1.5
1,336
1349 Ridgefield Cir #1349, Carol Stream, IL
0.42
Condo
$242,000
10/03/25
2
1
993
397 Waterford Ct, Carol Stream, IL
0.89
Condo
$278,000
05/22/26
2
2
1,232
384 Waterford Ct, Carol Stream, IL
0.89
Condo
$274,000
10/01/25
2
2
1,222
1326 Spring Valley Dr #1326, Carol Stream, IL
0.87
Condo
$315,000
10/20/25
4
1.5
1,228
352 Kildare Ct, Carol Stream, IL
0.89
Condo
$275,000
05/29/26
2
2
1,000
2183 Camden Ln, Hanover Park, IL
1.27
Condo
$294,000
10/17/25
2
2
1,263
426 Kilkenny Ct, Carol Stream, IL
0.85
Condo
$290,000
03/10/26
2
2
1,232

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
840 Forest Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.02
$305,600
2
1.5
1,180
Off Market
894 Glenlake Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.12
$342,000
3
1.5
1,494
Recently Sold
1268 Country Glen Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.10
$503,100
4
2.5
2,180
Off Market
1329 Trinity Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.09
$406,100
3
1.5
1,806
Off Market
1219 Country Glen Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.10
$439,000
3
2
1,404
Off Market
1301 Trinity Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.11
$378,500
3
1.5
1,544
Off Market
1310 Trinity Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.12
$378,600
3
1.5
1,520
Off Market
1297 Country Glen Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.15
$477,800
4
2.5
2,096
Off Market
1302 Trinity Dr #1302, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.12
$370,700
3
1.5
1,806
Off Market
1283 Trinity Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.14
$377,200
3
1.5
1,622
Off Market
1309 Coldspring Rd #1309, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.20
$252,000
2
2
1,100
Recently Sold
1317 Coldspring Rd #1317, Carol Stream, IL 60188
0.21
$272,900
2
2
1,086
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Condo
Year Built
1981
Living Area
1,180 sqft
Price/Sqft
$252
Parking
Garage

About this House

GREAT LOCATION! Sharp 2 bedroom 1 1/2 baths. Excellent home for a family or 1st time home buyer. Large fenced in backyard great for pets or entertaining. New Flooring on the main level along with new carpeting on the 2nd. Two fire places only adds charm to this property. Make this home yours today!
842 Forest Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,180 sqft condo built in 1981. It last sold for $284,000 on Jun 11, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $296,900, with a rent estimate of $2,089/month.

Home Details for 842 Forest Ln

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style
Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 11, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$284,000
Jan 21, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11236584
Sold
$225,000
Dec 6, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11236584
Pending
$234,900
Nov 9, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11236584
PriceChange
$234,900
Price decreased by 2%
Oct 22, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11236584
PriceChange
$239,900
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Carol Stream

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$376K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
Available listings
81
2MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Carol Stream

At least 339 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • India White
    "Very peaceful and safe. "
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  • Sydneywilliams4
    "There isn’t a lot of public transportation. Not all complexes have sidewalks."
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  • Runthat2016
    "That many dog owners are happy as well as their dogs and they attend to their pet well. There’s not to much I can really say considering I’m not a dog owner but those who are definitely happy with living in the neighborhood and caring for their pets."
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  • Aisharizwan
    "I have lived here for almost ten years very nice neighborhood very safe place I love Carol Steam School are good 👍 "
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  • Thefairygirl
    "I work in Carol Stream. My commute is simple! I never leave the neighborhood to get to work. The roads are always cleared in the winter and traffic is not a problem. "
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  • Thefairygirl
    "This is a great neighborhood! I always feel safe! Everyone i is friendly and welcoming! A great place for families! "
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  • Thefairygirl
    "Carol Stream does a wonderful job of hosting Community Events all year long. The festivities at the Fountain all summer are so special! A real sense of safety and community are fostered in this community! "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is important for the parents to know this area is very safe and all the store you needed is very close and they have the best district for the school "
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  • Trulia User
    "My community is very clean and very safe and all the market and everything is very close to your home and if you want you can walk as well to reach everything"
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  • Lor L.
    "Safe clean place. That’s is all I can think of. I have not been here that long. The community is very culturally diverse. "
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  • Grpogo
    "Carol,Stream is a great town to live in that’s safe for families and has great schools depending on where you buy your house. Look at the school districts when choosing a house."
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  • Sarah R.
    "Being able to walk anywhere. Very safe and dog friendly area. Many people have dogs here. Not far from good stores and veterinarians."
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  • Claudia R.
    "Nice pathways, I live near a forest preserve and gives me a wonderful give away, my neighbors are very helpful "
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  • FireknotStudio
    "Quick and easy to all local businesses. The traffic around town and all routes to other towns are easy to navigate."
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  • Karina C.
    "Calm area specially for kids, great park and areas for outside activities like walking, jogging and riding bikes together "
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  • Jacqueline M.
    "great place to live! schools are outstanding! a real community! neighbors are friendly. 10 out of 10"
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  • Nicole M.
    "Friendly neighborhood. Safe for kids to walk and play outside. Dog friendly. Well maintained street lights. Neighborhood watch in place "
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  • Paula J.
    "It was really close to my job. There are a lot of jobs in the area. Transportation is scarce. There is a variety of people."
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  • Adanalexander2020
    "Dog park available in the complex now, people pick up after their dogs and always have them on leashes."
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  • Willluvett
    "We enjoy the local water park during the summer and parades. I like the events at the library for homeschooling and young children. The park district has lots of options as well for activities."
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  • Tmamabooker
    "nice neighborhood nice people clean close stores convenient plenty restaurants love carol stream close to walmart near Metra good place to live "
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  • Healthcarerisk749
    "There is no easy public transportation. You have to own a car to get anywhere. There are limited choices for restaurants and grocery stores. "
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  • Stephanie.anders.14
    "my friend has lived here all her live. I've known her for 10 years! this neighborhood feels like my home. "
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  • Lupeasilva
    "Great location. Shopping centers and restaurants are close by. Schools are close by. Neighbors are friendly, but give you your space and privacy."
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  • Linkinlogs
    "Nice parks and good park district programs. There are a lot available for all ages. I’ve noticed other park districts are more limited with their 3 and under ages."
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  • Paul A.
    "Great area to live and raise a family. Parks, schools, library, and many other thing in the area. Close to major roads and shopping."
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  • Emily G.
    "Those that have dogs are a welcome to neighborhoods as long as they stay on leashes it would be okay!"
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  • Dr537585
    "Easy to get around. Good infrastructure. Speed limits are good roads clear. Yes yes yes yes yes nothing more to say"
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  • Ashleydubeau.0815
    "There is nothing not to like. There are several areas where the dogs can run around and it seems like a safe neighborhood where you wouldn’t have to worry about people speeding and driving in a reckless manner than could hurt someone. "
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  • Ashleydubeau.0815
    "I’ve never had any issues where I’ve felt in danger. The police are strict and they pull you over for anything, but it’s better than the police not being around at all. There are multiple stores around the area that make it easy to shop in."
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  • Mahendra P.
    "it is very nice, secure and clean area. good sidewalk and best safety provided by all over in this area. Police station, bus station,post office all these things are locayed at center of the area. all the services are very good and nuce facilities provided by local community."
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  • Crystal T.
    "its a great dog loving community. once got loose and easily returned as neighbors get to know families "
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  • Beth O.
    "yes there are trails, parks and a local dog park with place to play for pups. very nice local pet vet place also "
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  • D d.
    "Excellent neighborhood with nice areas to walk and a big park close to the house. I highly recommend this area. "
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  • Lvenchus
    "It. Is a melting pot and we all get along and help each other out. And it’s a very peaceful place to live."
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Frequently asked questions about 842 Forest Ln

  • What is 842 Forest Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 842 Forest Ln in Carol Stream, IL is $296,900.
  • What is the price history for 842 Forest Ln?
    842 Forest Ln in Carol Stream, IL last sold for $284,000 in June 2025.
  • Is Carol Stream a buyer's or seller's market?
    Carol Stream is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Carol Stream?
    The median sale price in Carol Stream is $376K. That is up $2.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 842 Forest Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 842 Forest Ln in Carol Stream, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 842 Forest Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 842 Forest Ln in Carol Stream, IL has in-unit laundry.

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