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$1,638 Closing Credit¹
#12296693, Gustavo Lopez, Listing office: G & R Realty, Inc.
$155,000 List price
521 Forsythe Ave Calumet City, IL 60409
$1,841
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,020 sqft
$152 / sqft
House
Property details
About 521 Forsythe Ave
This newly renovated single-family residential home has passed all inspections and features the following: Professionally painted from top to bottom, new vinyl plank flooring complete and throughout, all new ceilings and new light fixtures, complete and newly remodeled bathroom and kitchen with new ceramic tile floors. Kitchen features modern appliances with vented hood range. Master Bedroom has a private balcony deck. Furnace purchased 2019, Hot water heater as of 2020. New and complete drain tile system in both basements, installed November 2023. New Electric meter installed October 2023. Wired security system throughout home including monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Home has a Huge yard that wraps around the property boasting a large circular concrete patio, also there's a detached 2.5 car garage and an adjacent carport with 2 extra private spaces for off-street parking. A $3500 credit for a central A/C unit. and 3.0% credit towards closing cost will be given for a full priced offer.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,020 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1894
ParkingConcrete, On Site, Detached, Off Street, Garage
MLS #12154515
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Oven
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Concrete, On Site, Detached, Off Street, Garage
- Architectural Style: Step Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $155,000
- Price/SqFt: $151
- Directions: Head east on Sibley Ave towards Torrence Ave, continue on Sibley Ave East of Torrence Ave straight ahead to Ingraham, left on Ingraham 1block down to State Line Rd, then right turn onto State Line Rd, towards 1block to Forsythe Ave, right turn on Forsythe Ave. Destination will be on the left.
- Year Built: 1894
- Living Area: 1,020 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12154515
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: L&L Realty and Investments Inc
- Office Phone: (708) 415-0610
- Listing Agent: Lenard Lewis
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2005 | Home Sold | $110,000 |
| Jun 06, 2005 | Home Sold | $59,500 |
Tax history
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History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Wentworth Intermediate School
Public District 3-5
0.9 mi
•530 Superior Ave
3
Irving Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•4727 Pine Ave
5
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•4221 Towle Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,452. Typical income of Calumet City, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
52%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
White Castle
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rock- Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 521 Forsythe Ave
The listing price of 521 Forsythe Ave property is $155,000.
The property 521 Forsythe Ave is a house located in Calumet City, Illinois, 60409.
Active Listing: 521 Forsythe Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 521 Forsythe Ave are: Wentworth Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Irving Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wentworth Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Eggers Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thornton Fractnl No High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hammond Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The last sale was on July 6, 2005 for $110,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 521 Forsythe Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 521 Forsythe Ave is 1,020 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 521 Forsythe Ave is 1894.
This home is located at 521 Forsythe Ave in Calumet City, IL and zip code 60409. This 1,020 square foot home was built in 1894. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 5, 2024 and is currently priced at $155,000.
In May 2025 more than 9 listings in Calumet City, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 6 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 11 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Calumet City, IL between April and May 2025 increased by 17.9%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 50 days, the median list price was $171,666.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.