537 Ferdinand Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,160 sqft

Property Description

Not every home has a personality. This one has soul. This one-of-a-kind farmhouse sits on a rare oversized lot just 1.5 blocks from Forest Park's vibrant Madison Street, offering the perfect blend of timeless charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find the character you can't recreate-soaring ceilings, beautiful original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that instantly feel like home. The formal dining room with its beamed ceiling is made for memorable dinners, while the updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and practical mudroom make everyday living easy. Upstairs, the oversized bathroom features a dual vanity and the convenience of second-floor laundry. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced yard offers room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy your own private retreat. Relax with your morning coffee on one of two welcoming front porches, then imagine the possibilities waiting in the full unfinished basement-a blank canvas ready for your vision. With copper water service already in place and Forest Park's restaurants, boutiques, parks, and entertainment just around the corner, this home offers a rare combination of space, character, and location that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Some homes check the boxes. This one steals your heart

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 9, 2026 at 7:17AM

Listing Office:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago : 224-715-0428

Listing Agent:

April Baker : 224-715-0428

MLS ID:

12696204

Interior

• General: Solar Tube(s)1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)High CeilingsGranite Counters
• Rooms: Balcony/Porch/LanaiFoyerWalk In ClosetOther Room
• Master Bath: Double Sink
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Upper Level
• Basement: UnfinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Farmhouse
• Parking: Off AlleyYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 2 Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 91
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 15132080220000
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple