Cook County property record for 1126 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,354 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,813 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-13-431-010 |
| Primary APN | 15-13-431-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,046 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,354 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1126 ELGIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60130-3913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (SOUTH) ADD TO (HARLEM) SEC 13 SEC 13-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ADD TO HARLEM |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 816100 |
1126 Elgin Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1126 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997258 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1126 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3913 |
| Document Number | 1719216328 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1126 ELGIN AVE FOREST PARK IL 601303913, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3913 |
| Document Number | 1719216328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19216328 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2042 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Forest Park Village |
| Elementary School District | Forest Park School District 91 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,001 Land $3,266 Building $22,735 | $260,010 Land $32,660 Building $227,350 | |
| 2023 | $6,813.00 (-19.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,509.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,162 Land $2,503 Building $24,659 | $271,620 Land $25,030 Building $246,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1126 Elgin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1126 Elgin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FOREST PARK serves 14,340 people · EPA ID IL0310900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 897 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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