1638 Forest Rd
Welcome to 1638 Forest Road, a SOLID BRICK split-level home offering generous living space, Hardwood Flooring, and a convenient La Grange Park location. The main level features a large Living Room that flows into the Dining Room, both with Hardwood floors, along with an Eat-In Kitchen featuring a service counter/pass-through to the Dining Room. A convenient Half Bathroom completes the main level. Upstairs are 3 Bedrooms with Hardwood floors and generous closet space, plus a Full Bathroom. The bright and spacious lower-level Recreation Room features tile flooring and direct access to the backyard, making it ideal for relaxing, entertaining, a home office, or recreation space. The separate Laundry and Utility Area provides additional storage. Outside, enjoy the large backyard, huge concrete patio, concrete driveway, and Rare detached 2.5-car garage. Conveniently located near Hainsworth Park, the Village Field Club, Salt Creek Bicycle Trail, Forest Road Elementary School, and Park Junior High School, within the Lyons Township High School District. Enjoy convenient access to the La Grange Metra Station with service to Chicago, along with the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of Downtown La Grange. Roof Installed in 2015 (per FOIA received with Permit from the Village)Property being SOLD AS-IS. Bring your decorating ideas and make this well-built home your own!
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Forest Road Elementary School
Assigned school for this home
Park Junior High School
Assigned school for this home
Brook Park Elementary School
S E Gross Middle School
Barnsdale Road School
Ogden Ave Elementary School
Komarek Elementary School
Westchester Primary School
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.
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2026 | Price change | $395,000 |
| 08/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $424,900 |
Listed by Jeremy Vitell · Vitell Realty · 7086429566
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: October 21, 2026 at 12:02 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12740155
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