4057 Forest Ave

Western Springs, IL 60558

$999,000
Price
4
Beds
2,695 Sq. Ft.
$371 / Sq. Ft.
2,695
Sq. Ft.
$371
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By @propertiesContingent
Listed By @propertiesContingent
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Description

Beautifully maintained, move-in-ready home in the heart of Western Spring's Old Town neighborhood - walk to schools, train & downtown! Just a stone's throw from Laidlaw Elementary School and an easy walk to the train station, this location offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and city convenience. Spend weekends strolling downtown, enjoying the restaurants and shops, or enjoying community events around the historic Western Springs Water Tower. Close proximity to O'Hare and Midway airports...Beautifully maintained, move-in-ready home in the heart of Western Spring's Old Town neighborhood - walk to schools, train & downtown! Just a stone's throw from Laidlaw Elementary School and an easy walk to the train station, this location offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and city convenience. Spend weekends strolling downtown, enjoying the restaurants and shops, or enjoying community events around the historic Western Springs Water Tower. Close proximity to O'Hare and Midway airports makes travel a breeze. Inside, the main level is perfect for family living and entertaining, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen (updated 2010), and a cozy family room with fireplace. Main-level laundry and an attached 2-car garage with composite flooring add practical convenience. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space, including a primary suite with an updated bath. The partially finished basement offers flexibility for a playroom, home office, or media space. Outdoors, enjoy a retractable pergola over the stamped concrete patio with remote-controlled screens-perfect for summer entertaining. A charming log cabin-style shed and a professionally landscaped, low-maintenance yard complete the scene. Sit back on the covered front porch and soak in the friendly neighborhood vibe.This home has been meticulously cared for by the original owners for over 40 years and includes high-efficiency HVAC (2021) with UV air purification, 2025 water heater, 2020 Okna Envirostar 800 windows, 2010 roof, whole-house generator, sprinkler system, and much more! Move in today and enjoy all the comforts of suburban living with city convenience.

Property Details for 4057 Forest Avenue

Area
Western Springs
Subdivision
Old Town
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 09:53 PM

Property Details for 4057 Forest Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12505310
Days on Market15
Taxes$16,487 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1983
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,700 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 4057 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,310 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,936

Property Taxes

$1,374

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4057 Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 101
  • Elementary School: John Laidlaw Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Mcclure Junior High School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 101
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Office, Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Well-Shared
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: None
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x134
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2695
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-18T00:29:29
  • Photos Count: 38
  • OpenHouse Count: 4
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 18X12
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 14X10

Property History for 4057 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12505310

—
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12505310

$999,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Contingent

MRED #12505310

—
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12505310

$999,000

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Public Records for 4057 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,240Additions$70,905Total$80,145
Tax Record2023$16,487 ($1,374 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,695 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,695 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982CountyCOOKAPN18-06-208-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4057 Forest Avenue

This home is within Western Springs School District 101.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John Laidlaw Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mcclure Jr High School
Public - 6 to 8
Lyons Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John Laidlaw Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mcclure Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Lyons Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Hinsdale Adventist Academy
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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