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505 Marengo
Forest Park, IL 60130

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 / 1 Baths
  • 2,775 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1898
Price

$799,000

Est Payment
$6,012 / month (details)  
Taxes
$21,317  
Beds
5  
Baths
3 / 1  
Rooms
11  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
2,775  
Lot Size
7000  
Built
1898  
Neighborhood
Forest Park  
MLS
#12435758
Status
Active (0 days)

Property Description

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.

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Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
21X12
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
17X11
Kitchen
Main
Ceramic Tile
14X17
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
17X13
Laundry
Basement
Ceramic Tile
7X11
Master Bedroom
Second
Hardwood
12X18
Bedroom 2
Second
Hardwood
16X12
Bedroom 3
Second
Ceramic Tile
14X9
Bedroom 4
Second
Hardwood
14X12
Bedroom 5
Third
Carpet
32X22
Bonus Room
Basement
9X20
Recreation Room
Basement
Ceramic Tile
24X18

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Water Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
Hot Tub, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior Features
Dog Run
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
4 Garage Spaces, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Parking included in price
Schools
Proviso East High School (209), Forest Park Middle School (91), Garfield Elementary School (91), Grant-white Elementary School

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Assessments
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Home Insurance
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Mortgage Insurance
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Listing History

08-01-2025 Listed at $799,000
Last Modified 8/1/25 7:10 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 90 0.7 mi
  • Union Pacific West 0.7 mi
  • Blue Line 0.3 mi
  • Green Line 0.7 mi
  • I 290 West 0.3 mi
  • I 290 East 0.3 mi
  • I 88 East 3.9 mi
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