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135 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 135 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.102 acres (4,455 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$42,000 (Jan 2011)
Tax Bill$11,113 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-420-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-420-008
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-420-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,384 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1883
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,455 sqft (0.102 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address135 ELGIN AVE
CityFOREST PARK
StateIL
Zip60130-1341
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(RAILROAD) ADD TO (HARLEM) IN SE SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionRAILROAD ADD TO HARLEM
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract815900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

135 Elgin Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2020.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address712 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1839
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 18, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 18, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 6, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201126000
Last Transfer DateOct 24, 2020
Transfer Doc0000001454
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 5, 2021
Property Address135 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1341
Document Number0003601454
Instrument DateOct 24, 2020
Instrument2103601454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address135 ELGIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionProviso Township
MunicipalityForest Park Village
Elementary School DistrictForest Park School District 91 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictProviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$37,000 Land $4,455 Building $32,545$370,000 Land $44,550 Building $325,450
2023$11,113.00 (+12.06%)
2022$9,917.00$27,669 Land $2,895 Building $24,774$276,690 Land $28,950 Building $247,740

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 135 Elgin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1989.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1989)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 1989 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

The area around 135 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOREST PARK
serves 14,340 people · EPA ID IL0310900
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 718 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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