Cook County property record for 1520 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
| Square Footage | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $236,500 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,596.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-409-027 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,456 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1520 E FOREST AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1639 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (KING) & (BROMANS) RESUB LTS 8-9 BLK 8 IN ATHUR T MCI NTOSCH & COS DES PLAINES HTS SUB BLK 10 OF NORRIE PARK SUB PT E RR SE S |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | KING & BROMANS |
| Legal Block | 8,10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-409-027
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| May 30, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2019 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202122064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000576 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1520 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1639 |
| Document Number | 0002722064 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2102722064 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $236.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1639 |
| Document Number | 0002722065 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2102722065 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Rate | 2.99% |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1520 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1639 |
| Document Number | 1915034068 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15034068 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 06, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 (+23.33%) Land $7,830 Building $29,170 | $370,000 (+23.33%) Land $78,300 Building $291,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,596.00 (-14.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,719.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,000 Land $6,960 Building $23,040 | $300,000 Land $69,600 Building $230,400 |
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