1542 Forest Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
3 bd 1 ba 1,050 sqft Built 1951 Lot 24,394 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$249,900
Apr 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Listing removed | $249,900 | MRED |
| May 4, 2022 | Listing removed | $249,900 | MRED |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Sold | $249,900 | MLS #11333405 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Price changed | $249,900 | MLS #11333405 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Price changed | $259,000 | MLS #11318208 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Listed | $259,000 | MLS #11333405 |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Listed | $279,000 | MLS #11318208 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,470 | $44,075 | $102,545 | $5,916 |
| 2022 | $48,470 | $38,340 | $86,810 | $5,250 |
| 2021 | $47,320 | $37,430 | $84,750 | $1,989 |
| 2020 | $46,880 | $37,080 | $83,960 | $2,003 |
| 2019 | $45,640 | $36,100 | $81,740 | $2,012 |
| 2018 | $41,830 | $34,030 | $75,860 | $2,035 |
| 2017 | $40,290 | $32,770 | $73,060 | $2,086 |
| 2016 | $38,680 | $31,460 | $70,140 | $2,148 |
| 2015 | $36,900 | $30,010 | $66,910 | $2,240 |
| 2014 | $44,640 | $24,560 | $69,200 | $2,279 |
| 2013 | $44,770 | $24,630 | $69,400 | $2,214 |
| 2012 | $46,680 | $25,680 | $72,360 | $2,141 |
| 2011 | $49,856 | $27,427 | $77,283 | $1,946 |
| 2010 | $52,480 | $28,870 | $81,350 | $1,801 |
| 2009 | $54,520 | $29,990 | $84,510 | $1,683 |
| 2008 | $54,520 | $29,990 | $84,510 | $1,669 |
| 2007 | $52,020 | $28,620 | $80,640 | $4,081 |
| 2006 | $48,620 | $26,750 | $75,370 | $3,951 |
Property facts
Year built
1951
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,050 sqft
Lot size
24,394 sqft
ZIP code
60187
City
Wheaton
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
41.87522, -88.08409
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,890
Gross rental yield
9.08%
Implied cap rate
5.90%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1542 Forest Ave last sell?
1542 Forest Ave most recently sold on Apr 30, 2022 for $249,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 1542 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1542 Forest Ave (year 2024) is $102,545 with $5,916 in property tax.
How does 1542 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 59.0% below the last sale price of $249,900.
When was 1542 Forest Ave built?
1542 Forest Ave was built in 1951.
How does 1542 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1542 Forest Ave?
1542 Forest Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,050 sqft, 24,394 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1542 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1542 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1542 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1542 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+9.6%
Implied 1-yr
+38.4%
2026 Q3
$900.3K
2026 Q4
$953.6K
ZIP 60187 — Median Price History + Forecast
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