Cook County property record for 156 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,916 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-421-014 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-421-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,024 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 156 ELGIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60130-4102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (RAILROAD) ADD TO (HARLEM) IN SE SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILROAD ADD TO HARLEM |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 815900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | River Forest Historic District listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
156 Elgin Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-4102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200195782 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $33,000 Land $4,050 Building $28,950 | $330,000 Land $40,500 Building $289,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,916.00 (+35.36%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,587.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,799 Land $2,632 Building $19,167 | $217,990 Land $26,320 Building $191,670 |
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 156 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
The area around 156 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 |
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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 718 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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