Cook County property record for 159 Forest Pl, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,131 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-04-109-013 |
| Primary APN | 03-04-109-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 159 FOREST PL |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60089-2121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BUFFALO) (GROVE) (UNIT3) SUB OF N755.95FT LT6 IN SUB OF SEC4 TOG WITH LTS C-D IN BUFFALO GROVE UNIT1 & LT H IN BUFFALO GROVE |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO GROVE UNIT3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,C,H |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 803010 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 03-04-109-013
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FOREST PL, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-2121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 08, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 08, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996757 |
| Record Updated | 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 | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Buffalo Grove Village |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 (PK - 08) |
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 | $32,000 (+3.23%) Land $7,245 Building $24,755 | $320,000 (+3.23%) Land $72,450 Building $247,550 | |
| 2023 | $6,131.00 (-19.85%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,649.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,000 Land $6,210 Building $24,790 | $310,000 Land $62,100 Building $247,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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