505 Marengo AVE Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Forest Park,IL 60130
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,752 sqft
Price per Sqft $173
MLS Listing ID 12401277
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1898
Annual Tax Amount $21,317
Tax Year 2023
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Spacious, creative and full of character, this one-of-a-kind home offers four levels of living space on a rare double lot, complete with a 4-car garage and an incredible finished loft-perfect for creatives, guests, or flexible use. Inside the home, you'll find 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths filled with original charm, including stained glass, hardwood floors, and beautiful vintage woodwork. The main floor features a large open layout with high ceilings, a cozy gas-start wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious living and dining area. The kitchen is big and bright with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and opens right out to a massive wraparound deck overlooking the yard-great for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs on the second floor are four generous bedrooms & a full bath, all with more of that gorgeous original woodwork. The finished attic on the third floor has vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and tons of opportunity to use as an office, extra bedroom, or creative space.The finished basement adds even more room to spread out with a family room, updated full bath, potential 6th bedroom, and a separate laundry area. But what really sets this home apart is the huge loft above the garage. It's a dream space with a massive art studio featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and tons of natural light. Two more private rooms and a full bath make it perfect for an art studio, home office, guest suite, home gym, or all of the above. Located close to everything Forest Park has to offer - downtown shopping, restaurants, cafes, parks, and more. Easy access to the CTA, Metra, and major highways makes commuting a breeze. Don't miss this one-it's a truly special home with space, charm, and endless possibilities.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Forest Park
Interior
Heating Natural Gas,Radiator(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Gas Starter
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Dog Run
Garage Spaces 4.0
Community Features Park,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Other, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Other
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Garfield Elementary School
Middle Schools Forest Park Middle School
High Schools Proviso East High School
School District 91 ,91, 209
Others
Special Listing Condition None