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501 Elgin Ave

Forest Park IL 60130

7
4
4
Multi-Family
Last sold for $790,000
John WarrenJohn Warren, last sold this property on 30 September 2025 after 54 days on market.

Overview

Rare opportunity to own three units in a prime Forest Park location - stunning blend of vintage charm + modern upgrades! Property consists of a main building with two units and basement PLUS a free-standing, two-story coach house with basement. All three LARGE units feature updated kitchens and baths, dishwashers, and their own laundry. 1st floor of main building lives like a single family home - you'll find three bedrooms (one currently built out as a home gym!), an office, and a formal dining room. Prepare to fall in love with high ceilings, intricately detailed hardwood floors, stained glass windows, built-ins, original woodwork and more. This unit has access to a massive basement as well as a large storage closet. Recently renovated 4 season back porch off the kitchen with built-in seating and great view of the yard. Second floor unit boasts two bedrooms, a walk-in closet, and a cozy back porch overlooking the garden. Free standing coach house features two full bedrooms, two full baths, and full basement. Gorgeous details include a claw foot tub, more stained glass, exquisitely carved wooden doors, a large walk in closet, and primary en-suite. The yard space presents a wide variety of options: relax on the patio, garden, or cook out in a lovely setting. The location is a dream for tenants or an owner-occupant: steps to all the shopping and dining options on Madison Street, blue line, and nearby parks, pool, and rec center! Recent updates include a new roof on the coach house (2020) new gutters on main + coach house (2023) and newer hot water heaters. Don't miss this incredible property!

Features

7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
4 carspaces
Multi-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 7 bedroom multi families sold in Forest Park over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 501 Elgin Ave is $476k.

Median value
$476k
Estimated value range
$435k - $790k
Median days on market
17
Estimated value trend
-10%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Forest Park. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 501 Elgin Ave

2025
Sold
$790,000
30 Sep 2025 by John Warren, of Forte Properties, Inc.
2019
Sold
$530,000
30 Jul 2019 by Michelle Liffick, of Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
2013
Sold
$435,000
29 Aug 2013 by Riley Mockler, of Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest

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Local market activity for 7 bedroom multi families in Forest Park

In the last 12 months, 3 seven-bedroom multi families similar to 501 Elgin Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 33% decrease in seven-bedroom multi families sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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