Spacious, creative and full of character, this one-of-a-kind home offers four levels of living space on a rare double lot, complete with a 4-car garage and an incredible finished loft-perfect for creatives, guests, or flexible use. Inside the home, you'll find 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths filled with original charm, including stained glass, hardwood floors, and beautiful vintage woodwork. The main floor features a large open layout with high ceilings, a cozy gas-start wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious living and dining area. The kitchen is big and bright with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and opens right out to a massive wraparound deck overlooking the yard-great for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs on the second floor are four generous bedrooms & a full bath, all with more of that gorgeous original woodwork. The finished attic on the third floor has vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and tons of opportunity to use as an office, extra bedroom, or creative space.The finished basement adds even more room to spread out with a family room, updated full bath, potential 6th bedroom, and a separate laundry area. But what really sets this home apart is the huge loft above the garage. It's a dream space with a massive art studio featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and tons of natural light. Two more private rooms and a full bath make it perfect for an art studio, home office, guest suite, home gym, or all of the above. Located close to everything Forest Park has to offer - downtown shopping, restaurants, cafes, parks, and more. Easy access to the CTA, Metra, and major highways makes commuting a breeze. Don't miss this one-it's a truly special home with space, charm, and endless possibilities.
Active
$825,000
505 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
5beds
4,752sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original charmCozy gas-start wood-burning fireplaceFinished loftFinished basementGenerous bedroomsStained glassTons of natural light
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Listing updated: July 05, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Peggy Sersen 224-699-5002,
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12401277

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 704 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X22
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X20
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Storm Door(s), Lever Style Door Handles
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Shades, Some Stained Glass, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,569
- Total interior livable area: 4,752 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 794
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor Hot Tub
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 15132130160000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forest Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $742,870
- Annual tax amount: $21,317
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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