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145 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 145 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1879
Lot Size0.205 acres (8,910 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$9,625 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Jan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-420-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-420-010
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-420-010-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,132 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1879
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1879
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,910 sqft (0.205 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address145 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 Number3
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3301 W PIERCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2456
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Jan 7, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
BLUELEAF LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202523119
Prior Transfer DateDec 31, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000021367
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 2, 2021
Property Address145 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1341
Document Number0006121367
Instrument DateDec 31, 2020
Instrument2106121367
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address145 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1341

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 7, 2021
Property Address145 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1341
Document Number2100717078
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument717078
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address145 EIGIN AVE FOREST PARK IL 60130, FOREST PARK, IL 60130

Mortgage

Document Number2100717079
DateJan 7, 2021
Instrument717079
Lender
NameBLUELEAF LNDG
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 6, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.62%

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$38,012 (+54.95%) Land $8,910 Building $29,102$380,120 (+54.95%) Land $89,100 Building $291,020
2023$9,625.00 (+46.17%)
2022$6,585.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$24,531 Land $5,791 Building $18,740$245,310 Land $57,910 Building $187,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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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