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$800,000

505 Forest Ave

Des Plaines, IL
Contingent
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,794
Square Feet
2025
Year Built
462
Days On Market

Listing Information

Listing Updated
07/26/2026
Listed By
Jason Hardy · HomeSmart Connect LLC, 8474955000
MLS#
12121344
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
505 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
City
Des Plaines
County
Cook
Zip Code
60018

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Year Built
2025
Construction Materials
Brick, Other
Building Area
2,794 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Concrete, Heated Garage

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Community Features
Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights, Park
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Features
Landscaped
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
4,066 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$800,000
Annual Taxes
$1,230

Schools

56/100
Maine West High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.5 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Des Plaines
Students
2,059
Student body
45% White · 38% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
35%
Phone
(847) 827-6176
77/100
Brentwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.5 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
443
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
34% Hispanic / Latino · 31% White · 23% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
51%
Phone
(847) 593-4401
75/100
Friendship Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.2 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
617
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
40% White · 33% Hispanic / Latino · 17% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
61%
Phone
(847) 593-4350
75/100
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.5 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
282
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
62% White · 25% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
37%
Phone
(847) 824-1575
56/100
Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.4 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
657
Student body
39% White · 37% Hispanic / Latino · 16% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
44%
Phone
(847) 824-1380
56/100
North Cook Young Adult Academy
High · Grades 06–12 · 1.5 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
25
Student body
36% Black · 36% Hispanic / Latino · 16% White
Free/reduced lunch
44%
Phone
(847) 803-3707
55/100
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.4 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
253
Student body
59% Hispanic / Latino · 27% White · 9% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
55%
Phone
(847) 824-1566
54/100
Algonquin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
680
Student body
55% Hispanic / Latino · 32% White · 10% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
60%
Phone
(847) 824-1205

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
07/28/2025Listed for sale$800,000

Listed by Jason Hardy · HomeSmart Connect LLC · 8474955000

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: July 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12121344

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