Cook County property record for 1545 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
| Square Footage | 1,873 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,563.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-412-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,873 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1545 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1638 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & (COMPANYS) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) HTS IN SECS20-21 SEC 21-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH & COMPANYS ADD TO DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-412-023
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1545 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 04, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 04, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 199992 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000628 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $42,001 (+31.25%) Land $6,683 Building $35,318 | $420,010 (+31.25%) Land $66,830 Building $353,180 | |
| 2023 | $7,563.00 (+2.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,353.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,000 Land $5,940 Building $26,060 | $320,000 Land $59,400 Building $260,600 |
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