Cook County property record for 17 Forest Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 649 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $729 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-29-205-026 |
| Primary APN | 32-29-205-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 649 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 649 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,825 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60411-4116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (OAK)(RIDGE) SUB OF PT OF LOTS 20 & 21 OF COUNTY CLER KS DIV ALSO LOTS 13-17 OF BLK 2 IN JNO WALLACES ADD TO BLOOM OF THAT PO |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK RIDGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 829100 |
17 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FOREST AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-4116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201126255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bloom Township |
| Municipality | Chicago Heights City |
| Secondary School District | Bloom Township High School District 206 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Chicago Heights School District 170 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,687 Land $1,434 Building $3,253 | $46,870 Land $14,340 Building $32,530 | |
| 2023 | $729.00 (+202.49%) | ||
| 2022 | $241.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,802 Land $1,243 Building $2,559 | $38,020 Land $12,430 Building $25,590 |
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 17 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 |
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 17 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 |
|---|
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 | CHICAGO HEIGHTS serves 26,184 people · EPA ID IL0310450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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