- Range: $150k – $500k
- Median Home Cost: $206,000
If someone were to blindfold you and drop you onto Madison Street, you would assume you are in a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, not a western suburb; that’s Forest Park! This near west suburb offers all the conveniences of city living, but at a more compelling value. The heart of this town is Madison St., lined with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and even a co-working facility!
Many homes are within walking distance of one or two CTA lines, or a Metra line. Plus, bus service is abound. There are plenty of opportunities for recreation, with a massive sports complex that hosts a softball stadium, enclosed soccer field, pool with waterslides, and a brand new comprehensive gym/rec building.
Transportation
The Metra UP West out of Union Station has 2 area stations — River Forest or Oak Park.
Forest Park also has very easy access to I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway).
There are multiple ‘L’ subway stations for both CTA Blue Line and CTA Green Line trains. CTA and Pace bus routes are also available.
Forest Park Public Schools
Forest Park is served by the following public schools and districts:
District 91
North of I-290:
Garfield Primary Elementary School
Grant-White Intermediate Elementary School
South of I-290:
Betsy Ross Primary Elementary School
Field-Stevenson Intermediate Elementary School
All of Forest Park:
Forest Park Middle School
District 209
Proviso East High School
Proviso Math and Science Academy
Forest Park Houses for Sale
There is an incredibly wide range of housing in the area, no different from the city. Many 2-4 unit apartments sit among single family homes in Forest Park with front porches. Denser areas house apartment and condo buildings several stories tall. Think alleys and 25’ lots, though a lot of properties are on double 50’ lots.
The western suburb of Forest Park continues to draw in people who want the city lifestyle, but for far less money!
