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The Boardwalk

251 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL, 60130 |The Boardwalk

YEAR BUILT

1970

# STORIES

7

# TOTAL UNITS

30

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,250-1,350 sqft

Description

The Boardwalk is located at 251 Marengo Avenue in Forest Park. This high-rise building features 7 stories and includes 30 units. Built in 1970, the design includes both 1 and 2-bedroom options, with unit sizes ranging from 1,250 to 1,350 square feet. The pricing for these units falls between $259,000 and $275,000. Recently, the average sale price reached about $255,000, translating to roughly $197 per square foot. The demand appears steady, evidenced by an average market time of 87 days. The building offers a convenient elevator, ensuring easy access to all floors. This amenity enhances the living experience, making it simple for residents to move in and out. Nearby, options for dining include Healy's Westside, Butter & Brown Bistro, and The Original Pancake House. The location is close to key roads, improving travel for work and leisure. The building also sits near the Des Plaines River, allowing for outdoor activities nearby. This blend of accessibility and recreation makes it a desirable spot to live. Overall, the Boardwalk offers a comfortable living space in a vibrant neighborhood. It combines modern conveniences with a community feel. The combination of features makes it appealing for anyone looking to live in Forest Park.

Building ImageMLS ID #12255953
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The Boardwalk

251 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL, 60130

|The Boardwalk

YEAR BUILT

1970

# STORIES

7

# TOTAL UNITS

30

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,250-1,350 sqft

Description

The Boardwalk is located at 251 Marengo Avenue in Forest Park. This high-rise building features 7 stories and includes 30 units. Built in 1970, the design includes both 1 and 2-bedroom options, with unit sizes ranging from 1,250 to 1,350 square feet. The pricing for these units falls between $259,000 and $275,000. Recently, the average sale price reached about $255,000, translating to roughly $197 per square foot. The demand appears steady, evidenced by an average market time of 87 days. The building offers a convenient elevator, ensuring easy access to all floors. This amenity enhances the living experience, making it simple for residents to move in and out. Nearby, options for dining include Healy's Westside, Butter & Brown Bistro, and The Original Pancake House. The location is close to key roads, improving travel for work and leisure. The building also sits near the Des Plaines River, allowing for outdoor activities nearby. This blend of accessibility and recreation makes it a desirable spot to live. Overall, the Boardwalk offers a comfortable living space in a vibrant neighborhood. It combines modern conveniences with a community feel. The combination of features makes it appealing for anyone looking to live in Forest Park.

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Description

The Boardwalk is located at 251 Marengo Avenue in Forest Park. This high-rise building features 7 stories and includes 30 units. Built in 1970, the design includes both 1 and 2-bedroom options, with unit sizes ranging from 1,250 to 1,350 square feet. The pricing for these units falls between $259,000 and $275,000. Recently, the average sale price reached about $255,000, translating to roughly $197 per square foot. The demand appears steady, evidenced by an average market time of 87 days. The building offers a convenient elevator, ensuring easy access to all floors. This amenity enhances the living experience, making it simple for residents to move in and out. Nearby, options for dining include Healy's Westside, Butter & Brown Bistro, and The Original Pancake House. The location is close to key roads, improving travel for work and leisure. The building also sits near the Des Plaines River, allowing for outdoor activities nearby. This blend of accessibility and recreation makes it a desirable spot to live. Overall, the Boardwalk offers a comfortable living space in a vibrant neighborhood. It combines modern conveniences with a community feel. The combination of features makes it appealing for anyone looking to live in Forest Park.

The Boardwalk Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$259,900($200/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$255,000($197/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow5.49%
Year over year sale priceDown Arrow 7.27%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market87 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$4 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow5.49%
Year over year sale priceDown Arrow7.27%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market87 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$4 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

The Boardwalk Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 2H2H130022872025-03-10
MLS#: 12255953 		Closed$255,000
Unit 3G3G120022242024-09-17
MLS#: 12146787 		Closed$275,000
Unit 7B7B125022382020-07-27
MLS#: 10746941 		Closed$259,000
Unit 2H
2H

2 Beds

2 Baths

1300 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-03-10Closed$255,000
MLS#: 12255953
Days On Market87
Unit 3G
3G

2 Beds

2 Baths

1200 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-09-17Closed$275,000
MLS#: 12146787
Days On Market24
Unit 7B
7B

2 Beds

2 Baths

1250 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-07-27Closed$259,000
MLS#: 10746941
Days On Market38
View Complete Unit Listing HistorySource By: MRED

Amenities

While the amenities may be minimal compared to larger complexes, The Boardwalk has an important necessity: elevators. These make your day-to-day comings and goings so much easier, especially when you have groceries or other items to carry. It’s the little things that make a big difference, and an elevator is certainly among them!

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Amenities Description

While the amenities may be minimal compared to larger complexes, The Boardwalk has an important necessity: elevators. These make your day-to-day comings and goings so much easier, especially when you have groceries or other items to carry. It’s the little things that make a big difference, and an elevator is certainly among them!

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
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Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Security Door Lock(s)

Security Door Lock(s)

Coin Laundry

Coin Laundry

Storage

Storage

Balcony

Balcony

Policies

When choosing a new home, it’s important to know the policies that come with it. The Boardwalk has its fair share of rules, such as limits on the number of pets and their sizes. Good news for pet lovers: both cats and dogs are allowed! Just keep in mind, there are restrictions to ensure all residents can feel comfortable in their living spaces.

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Amenities Description

When choosing a new home, it’s important to know the policies that come with it. The Boardwalk has its fair share of rules, such as limits on the number of pets and their sizes. Good news for pet lovers: both cats and dogs are allowed! Just keep in mind, there are restrictions to ensure all residents can feel comfortable in their living spaces.

Pet Allowed
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Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
The Boardwalk$197/sqft.$4 /sqft.
251 Marengo Ave$197/sqft.$4 /sqft.
The Boardwalk$203/sqft.$5 /sqft.
235 Marengo Ave$213/sqft.$5 /sqft.
300 N Circle Dr$196/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Harvard House Condominiums$198/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to The Boardwalk.

Montessori Language Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
314 Circle Ave|0.07 miles away

Grant-White Elementary School

B
Public|Grades 3–5
147 Circle Ave|0.26 miles away

Garfield Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–2
543 Hannah Ave|0.5 miles away

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

C+
Public|Grades 6–8
325 S Kenilworth A...|0.69 miles away

The Field School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
931 Lake St|0.87 miles away

Lincoln Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–4
511 Park Ave|1.04 miles away
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Schools

Montessori Language Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
314 Circle Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Grant-White Elementary School

B
Public|Grades 3–5
147 Circle Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Garfield Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–2
543 Hannah Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

C+
Public|Grades 6–8
325 S Kenilworth A...|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Field School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
931 Lake St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lincoln Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–4
511 Park Ave|1.04 Miles Away

Roosevelt School

A-
Public|Grades 5–8
7560 Oak Ave|1.12 Miles Away

Forest Park Middle School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
925 Beloit Ave|1.12 Miles Away

Field Stevenson Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades 3–5
925 Beloit Ave|1.12 Miles Away

Fenwick High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
505 Washington Blv...|1.35 Miles Away

Ascension Elementary School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
601 Van Buren St|1.41 Miles Away

Oliver W Holmes Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
508 N Kenilworth A...|1.46 Miles Away

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
1111 S Grove Ave|1.49 Miles Away

La Casa Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–4
608 Harrison St|1.50 Miles Away

Oak Park & River Forest High School

A
Public|Grades 9–12
201 N Scoville Ave|1.54 Miles Away

Intercultural Montessori Language School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
301 S Ridgeland Av...|1.58 Miles Away

Percy Julian Middle School

C+
Public|Grades 6–8
416 S Ridgeland Av...|1.66 Miles Away

Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
7400 Augusta St|1.69 Miles Away

West Suburban Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–5
1039 S East Ave|1.72 Miles Away

Betsy Ross Elementary School

--
Public|Grades KG–2
1315 Marengo Ave|1.76 Miles Away

Proviso East High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
807 S 1st Ave|1.77 Miles Away

Grace Lutheran School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7300 Division St|1.80 Miles Away

Longfellow Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
715 Highland Ave|1.85 Miles Away

Trinity High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
7574 Division St|1.95 Miles Away

William Beye Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–5
230 N Cuyler Ave|1.96 Miles Away

Emerson Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
311 Washington Blv...|2.02 Miles Away

Horace Mann Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
921 N Kenilworth A...|2.06 Miles Away

Irving Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
1125 S Cuyler Ave|2.12 Miles Away

Willard Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–4
1250 Ashland Ave|2.13 Miles Away

Prairie Oak School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
1427 Oak Park Ave|2.18 Miles Away

St Catherine Siena-St Lucy School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
27 Washington Blvd|2.20 Miles Away

Jefferson Elementary School

B
Public|Grades PK–5
7035 16th St|2.21 Miles Away

Children's School of Oak Park

--
Private|Grades KG–8
1428 Wesley Ave|2.23 Miles Away

Proviso Math and Science Academy

A+
Public|Grades 9–12
8601 Roosevelt Rd|2.29 Miles Away

Whittier Elementary School

A
Public|Grades PK–5
715 N Harvey Ave|2.39 Miles Away

St Giles School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1034 Linden Ave|2.40 Miles Away

Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
5926 W Madison St|2.41 Miles Away

St Vincent Ferrer Elementary School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1515 Lathrop Ave|2.44 Miles Away

Keystone Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7415 North Ave|2.52 Miles Away

Karel Havlicek Elementary School

B
Public|Grades PK–5
6401 15th St|2.56 Miles Away

Garfield Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
1514 S 9th Ave|2.60 Miles Away

Tender Care Early Learning Center

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
1901 S 9th Ave|2.68 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

40 Madison St

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

8300 Roosevelt Rd

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

5th/Warren

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/School

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Walnut

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Washington

2.15 miles away|42 min walk
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Transit

40 Madison St

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

8300 Roosevelt Rd

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

5th/Warren

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/School

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Walnut

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Washington

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Madison

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Pine

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Green

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Randolph

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Legion

2.18 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Maple

2.19 miles away|42 min walk

5th/Wilcox

2.19 miles away|43 min walk

5th/Oak

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

5th/Quincy

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

5th/St. Charles

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

5th/Van Buren

2.26 miles away|44 min walk

5th/Main

2.27 miles away|44 min walk

5th/Congress

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

5th/Lake

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

5th/Harrison

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

Austin & Adams

2.32 miles away|45 min walk

Austin/Adams

2.33 miles away|45 min walk

Austin & Corcoran/South Blvd (Green Line)

2.33 miles away|45 min walk

Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./CTA Green Line

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

5th/Erie

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

5th/Bataan

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

Austin (Blue)

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

Austin-Blue

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

5th/Huron

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

5th/Lexington

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

5th/Superior

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

1st Ave & Roosevelt Rd

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Austin & Erie

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

5th/Chicago

2.46 miles away|48 min walk

5th/Harvard

2.46 miles away|48 min walk

5th/Rice

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Austin Blue Line Station

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

5th/Hugh Muir

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

5th/Fillmore

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

5900 W Jackson

2.56 miles away|49 min walk

Austin & Chicago

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

5th/Walton

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

2nd Ave & Loyola Hospital/Medical Center Ent.

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

5th/Augusta

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Austin & Fillmore

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Austin/Fillmore

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

5th/Nichols

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

2nd Ave & Surgical Pavilion Ent.

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

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The Boardwalk Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

13.92%

15–29 Years

17.33%

30–44 Years

24.91%

45–59 Years

19.94%

60+ Years

23.91%

Commute

20.97%

Transit

5.25%

Walk

55.63%

Drive

0.74%

Bike

Housing Ownership

44.28%

Owner Occupied

55.72%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
18.57%
Multi Family
2.08%
Single Person
49.69%
Multi Person
50.31%

Average Income

Household:$9,818,275.58 /yr

Individual:$5,864,930.13 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.52%
High School College10.53%
Diploma6.34%
Post Graduate33.83%
Others16.77%
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Education

Diploma6.34%
Post Graduate33.83%
Others16.77%
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