Cook County property record for 165 S Forest Ave, Hillside, IL 60162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,643 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,069 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-17-406-039 |
| Primary APN | 15-17-406-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,696 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,643 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 165 S FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60162-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BOEGERS)(FIRST) ADD TO (HILLSIDE) IN SW SEC 17-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOEGERS FIRST ADD TO HILLSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,41 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 818401 |
165 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 S FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 165 S FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2007 |
| Document Number | 0032704080 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132704080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $305.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 S FOREST AVE, 165, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2007 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 165 S FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2007 |
| Document Number | 0032704081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132704081 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Hillside Village |
| Elementary School District | Hillside School District 93 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,000 Land $4,754 Building $19,246 | $240,000 Land $47,540 Building $192,460 | |
| 2023 | $7,069.00 (-9.41%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,803.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,800 Land $3,241 Building $17,559 | $208,000 Land $32,410 Building $175,590 |
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 165 S Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2013–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 165 S Forest 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 | HILLSIDE serves 8,200 people · EPA ID IL0311230 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HILLSIDE BERKELEY WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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