# 1491 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $158,000 ($145/sqft), built 1950, 1,092 sqft. > A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $845/mo. Listed 31 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $158,000 | | Price/sqft | $145 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,092 | | Year Built | 1950 | | Lot Size | 4,478 sqft (0.10 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 31 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $799 | | Estimated Insurance | $46 | | **Total** | **$845** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1950 - 0.10 acre lot - 2 stories - 2 parking spaces ## Description ### Agent Description This solid brick home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, offering both comfort and potential. The main level includes a bright living area, two bedrooms, and a cozy kitchen, while the upstairs bedroom provides additional privacy or flexible space for an office or guest room. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage or room to expand, and the home is equipped with central A/C and heating. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car detached garage and a backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located near shopping, dining, parks, and major expressways, this home combines a great location with lasting value! ## Location - **Address:** 1491 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 - **County:** Cook - **Coordinates:** 41.590504, -87.530689 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.590504,-87.530689 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Michael Scanlon - **Brokerage:** eXp Realty, LLC - **Broker Phone:** (888) 574-9405 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1491-Forest-Ave_Calumet-City_IL_60409_M73400-82608?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12500088&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f2400047634r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f2066176932r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f3853415495r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f1243448412r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f1446940293r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f1274519009r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f1104865202r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f3029408736r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f108870256r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f349843168r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f1251329779r.jpg) ![1491 Forest Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1e144448f480382d541fb71b8e393974l-f1680663703r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12500088 | **Updated:** 2026-10-30 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1491-forest-avenue-calumet-city-il-60409-b00c5cd94e7c40d79ecb6767de3ba340) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1491-forest-avenue-calumet-city-il-60409-b00c5cd94e7c40d79ecb6767de3ba340#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/1491-forest-avenue-calumet-city-il-60409-b00c5cd94e7c40d79ecb6767de3ba340", "name": "1491 Forest Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409", "description": "This solid brick home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, offering both comfort and potential. 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