Own a piece of Chicago history! For the first time in its existence, this architectural masterpiece is available to the public. The Albert J Schorsch Estate rests comfortably over a tree-lined double lot in the heart of Schorsch Village. This completely custom chateau includes cathedral ceilings with wooden beams, a true MCM soaring stone floor to ceiling fireplace with Cararra marble warp around mantle, gold-leaf wallpaper, cedar closets, NuTone Food Center, built in record player, and many other ornate details. A welcoming foyer with double entry doors opens into a majestic living room spanning 28x17 with floor-to-ceiling windows tying nature into the stone fireplace. Cathedral ceilings give a grand aura to this gathering area with hardwood floors preserved beneath the carpet. The primary suite is fit for royalty with en-suite full bath, changing area, and staging area totaling 500 square feet! The formal dining room is sure to impress, or bring your third bedroom to light. Eat-in kitchen with pantry, breakfast nook, 2nd king-sized bedroom, laundry room, large cedar closet, 2nd full bath, and a powder room round out the main living area. The lower-level transports you to another era with wood paneling, orange carpet, mid-century furniture, and a second kitchen. The basement includes 750 square feet of unfinished space to add 1-2 more bedrooms or an in-law suite. An oversized 2-car attached garage, a large rear patio, and a double-wide backyard complete this amazing opportunity to bring a legendary home your touch.
Schorsch Forest View, located between O’Hare International Airport and the Des Plaines River, is a residential and park-adjacent Chicago neighborhood with a low-slung bungalow streetscape and a leafy, edge-of-the-city calm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Harlem Ave corridor near Irving Park Rd, where corner taverns, long-running diners, and small service storefronts set a practical, lived-in tone. Brick Chicago bungalows and mid-century ranch homes line quiet blocks, with forest preserve trails shaping the daily rhythm. Hala Kahiki Lounge brings a cult-classic tiki bar scene, while Rex Italian Foods anchors the area’s old-school deli counter culture. The nearby forest preserves and river paths frame the neighborhood with big-sky openness and weekend walking routes.
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Market insights
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
PRICE DROP
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Property details
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 2,753
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,753
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 12141140240000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Sale and tax history
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 19, 1984
Sold
$27,000
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1984
Sold
$27,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,327 (+2.8%)
$30,492 + $29,508
$60,000
2022
$11,020 (+2.1%)
$26,400 + $30,600
$57,000
2021
$10,792 (−1.5%)
$26,400 + $30,600
$57,000
2020
$10,956 (−0.2%)
$16,500 + $35,784
$52,284
2019
$10,983 (+1.7%)
$16,500 + $41,594
$58,094
2018
$10,797 (+17.5%)
$16,500 + $41,594
$58,094
2017
$9,187 (+5.3%)
$14,520 + $31,534
$46,054
2016
$8,724 (+3.8%)
$14,520 + $31,534
$46,054
2015
$8,402 (+1.8%)
$14,520 + $33,958
$48,478
2014
$8,250 (+2.2%)
$13,200 + $33,834
$47,034
2013
$8,076 (+1.0%)
$13,200 + $33,834
$47,034
2012
$7,992 (+6.8%)
$13,200 + $33,834
$47,034
2011
$7,481 (−0.8%)
$18,480 + $29,706
$48,186
2010
$7,545 (+11.3%)
$18,480 + $29,706
$48,186
2009
$6,778 (−5.7%)
$18,480 + $29,706
$48,186
2008
$7,187 (−10.9%)
$16,368 + $40,449
$56,817
2007
$8,069
$16,368 + $40,449
$56,817
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,753
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,753
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
12141140240000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RS-2
Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District
The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS2 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Chicago, IL • 60656
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.3 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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