143 Des Plaines Avenue — Forest Park, IL 60130
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Forest Park, IL 60130

143 Des Plaines Avenue

$459,000
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,763 sqft
Listed at $459,000 8 days on market $11,601/yr taxes
01About this home

Kick off your home ownership dreams in this classic brick bungalow, the PERFECT PLACE TO CALL HOME! Your new home sits in an absolutely ideal location that puts you right where you want to be, at the midpoint to downtown Forest Park and Oak Park. Start BUILDING YOUR EQUITY on DAY 1! The original oak floors, mill work, art glass and covered front porch are hallmarks of quality construction and design that have withstood the test of time. The living room and dining room create an inviting space that are abloom with natural light throughout the day. You will enjoy the SMART UPDATED ktichen with all stainless steel appliances, classic subway tile backsplash and a walk-in pantry! This charming home's versatile floor plan offers multiple options to compliment your lifestyle. There are two 1st floor bedrooms and a fabulous den. The den has custom designed built in shelving and a metallic finished ceiling that adds a bit of drama! It's a beautiful space that is enhanced with its rich decor and framed with French doors.The 2nd floor loft space is an appealing choice for your primary bedroom with an ensuite 1/2 bath and brightened with a skylight. You may choose the loft to use for your bright and spacious studio or work from home space. The English garden basement is packed with potential! The basement houses the laundry, a full bath and storage. Heating is zoned with gas hot water servicing the basement and first floor, and gas forced air servicing the second floor. Enjoy the outdoors from your wide and welcoming covered front porch or from the fenced back yard from season to seaon. There is a 2 car detached garage with an overhead door to the yard for easy access to power tools and bulk items. The residential setting is perfect for letting you get up and go! The home is walkable to everything! You will enjoy the fast and easy access to multiple commuter train lines, the CTA blue and green lines and the Metra line, and there is quick access to the highway. Shop local where you will have a wide selection of boutiques and artisan shops in Oak Park and Forest Park. There are many great options for dining, all right in the neighborhood. SEIZE THIS OPPORTUNITY NOW and LIVE YOUR DREAM!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$459,000
List price
1,763
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1909
Year built
0.11 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$11,601
Annual taxes
Bungalow
Style
8
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSteamZoned
Cooling
Central AirPartial
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedOff StreetAlley AccessOtherGarage
Construction
Brick
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Garfield Elementary School
Forest Park, IL
📍25 mi🚗66 min
M Middle school
Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park, IL
📍1.0 mi🚗3 min🚶23 min
H High school
Proviso East High School
Forest Park, IL
📍1.1 mi🚗3 min🚶26 min
  • The Pioneer 250 ft
  • Submarine Tender 350 ft
  • The Beacon 900 ft
  • Madison Park (MP) Kitchen 0.3 mi
  • Francesca's Fiore 0.3 mi
  • The Junction Diner 0.3 mi
  • Citgo 1000 ft
  • Jewel-Osco 0.3 mi
  • Mini-Mart 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.4 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.4 mi
  • BP Shop 0.4 mi
  • Remembrance Park Playground 750 ft
  • Remembrance Park 800 ft
  • Washington Triangle Park 0.4 mi
  • Popelka Park 0.4 mi
  • Washington Commons Park Playground 0.5 mi
  • Washington Square Park 0.5 mi
  • Blue Max Coffee 950 ft
  • Black Fodder 0.3 mi
  • Kribi Coffee 0.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.4 mi
  • Starbucks 0.4 mi
  • La Borra 0.6 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 27, 2026
SoldThis listing
$470,000
Apr 17, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$459,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Compass · Leigh Ann Hughes · 630-546-0381
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12616911
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