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161 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 161 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details1,649 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,725 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,000,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$26,827 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-421-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-421-011
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-421-011-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,649 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Lot Area4,725 sqft (0.108 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 HARLEM AVE
CityFOREST PARK
StateIL
Zip60130-1164
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionRAILROAD ADD TO HARLEM IN SE SEC 12-
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
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 August 25, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2310 VETERAN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064-2108
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 26, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
May 5, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
UNION BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202119011
Prior Transfer DateJul 20, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000012148
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 26, 2022
Property Address161 HARLEM AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1164
Document Number0014622029
Instrument DateApr 30, 2022
Instrument2214622029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,845.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2310 VETERAN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064-2108

May 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 5, 2021
Property Address161 HARLEM AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1164
Document Number0012519011
Map ReferenceDOC 96150690
Instrument DateApr 4, 2021
Instrument2112519011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2021
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,000.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4700 FALLS OF NEUSE RD STE 400, 400, RALEIGH, NC 27609-6200

Mortgage

Document Number0012519012
DateMay 5, 2021
Instrument2112519012
Lender
NameUNION BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term56 Months
DueJan 1, 2026
Interest
Rate5%

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$84,884 (+128.07%) Land $16,538 Building $68,346$339,536 (+128.07%) Land $66,152 Building $273,384
2024$26,827.00 (+5.22%)
2023$25,496.00 (+91.14%)
2022$13,339.00$37,218 Land $16,537 Building $20,681$148,872 Land $66,148 Building $82,724

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.

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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