$800,000

505 E Forest Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Active Under Contract
4 beds 2.5 baths 4,066 sqft (builder) Built 2025 Residential MLS #MRD12121344 365 days on market
Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Connect LLC · 847-495-5000 · MLS #MRD12121344 · Status: Active Under Contract
Welcome to Belle Forest - Stunning Semi-Custom Craftsman! This 4,000+ sq ft home features 4 beds, 2.5 baths (option for 5-6 beds and a 1st-floor full bath), an open floor plan, and abundant natural light. The gourmet kitchen offers quartz countertops, a large island, and customizable stainless appliance package. Flexible main-floor den/dining room can serve as a guest room or office. Expansive family room with fireplace option. Luxurious primary suite with dual walk-in closets and spa bath. Full English basement with roughed-in plumbing. Walk to award-winning schools! Builder will customize.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Basement
Unfinished, Bath/Stubbed, Egress Window, Full, Daylight
Laundry
Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Additional rooms
Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Age
1-5 Years
Exterior
Brick, Other
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
61.95X109.40X62.03X112.54
Lot description
Landscaped
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Iroquois Community School (62)
Junior high
Iroquois Community School (62)
High school
Maine West High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,230 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
09194050350000
PIN
09194050350000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany, Home Warranty
Listed
7/27/2025

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Foyer6X13Main
Mud Room9X12Main
Walk In Closet5X8Second
Bedroom 212X14SecondCarpet
Bedroom 312X16SecondCarpet
Bedroom 413X12SecondCarpet
Dining Room12X15MainCarpet
Family Room17X16MainHardwood
Kitchen14X22MainHardwood
Laundry8X7SecondCeramic Tile
Living RoomN/A
Master Bedroom16X17SecondCarpet

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