Park Forest, IL, Real Estate
Park Forest, Illinois, is a village in Cook and Will Counties, about 30 miles south of Chicago, known for its historic planned community roots. Established in the late 1940s, it was designed as a post-World War II suburb for returning veterans, blending affordable housing, green spaces, and a cooperative spirit. With a population of around 21,000, it boasts a diverse community, tree-lined streets, and amenities like parks, a cultural arts center, and the unique Park Forest Aqua Center. Its proximity to Chicago, accessible via the Metra commuter rail, makes it a convenient yet quieter alternative to city life, while maintaining a strong sense of community through local events and active civic engagement.
Park Forest currently has 138 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $163,002.09, 4 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $63,675, and 1 condo for sale with a list price of $74,999. The average annual property tax for Park Forest is $6,315.06.
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Arboretum is a townhouse and condo community in Park Forest, Illinois, built between 1948 and 1949. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 936 ft2 to 1,400 ft2. The average annual property tax for Arboretum is $1,838.23. It is located in Cook County. Located in Park Forest, Arboretum is on Dogwood East of Western.
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Median Price: $47,000 |
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Ash Street Coop is a subdivision in Park Forest, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in Cook County. Located in Park Forest, Ash Street Coop is on Ash St. East of Lincoln Hwy. and 26th St.
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Cedarwood is a subdivision in Park Forest, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in Cook County. Located in Park Forest, Cedarwood is on Cedar and Western.
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East Gate is a subdivision in Park Forest, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in Cook County. Located in Park Forest, East Gate off of Allegheny East of Western and 26th St.
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East Lincolnwood is a single-family home community in Park Forest, Illinois, built between 1953 and 1966. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $183,000. The homes range in size from 1,121 ft2 to 1,600 ft2. The average annual property tax for East Lincolnwood is $6,786.99. It is located in Cook County. East Lincolnwood is a single family home neighborhood in Park Forest, Illinois.
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Median Price: $170,000 |
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Market Trends
Park Forest home sales for the month of December rose in volume by 34.8% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 30.8% from $130,000 to $170,000. House sales rose by 52.6%, while the median sale price rose by 21.4% from $140,000 to $170,000. Condo sales decreased by 50%, while the median sale price rose by 1.5% from $68,950 to $70,000. Townhouse sales decreased by 50%, while the median sale price rose by 175.9% from $68,500 to $189,000.
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Nearby Parks
Algonquin Street and Western Avenue
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Basketball Courts
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Western Avenue and Cedar Street
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410 Lakewood Boulevard
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N. Orchard Drive
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Outdoor Pavilion
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Manitowac Street
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Chestnut Street
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South Orchard Drive and Onarga Street
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Wilson St. and Westgate Drive
In-Line Skating
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Skate Park
Shabbona Drive and Neosho Street
Tennis Courts
Somonauk Street and Sangamon
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Softball Fields
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Biking Paths
Dog Park
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Park Forest had 5 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, January 17 to Friday, January 23, including 5 ...
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Park Forest had 13 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 22, including including 13 single family homes for sale with an average ...
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Park Forest had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, January 13 to Monday, January 19, including and it was a single family home for sale with a list ...
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Park Forest had only 1 new foreclosure and/or short sale during the week of Monday, January 12 to Sunday, January 18, and it was a single family home for sale ...
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Park Forest had 8 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, January 10 to Friday, January 16, including 8 ...
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