Cook County property record for 217 N Forest Ave, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,285 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $197,500 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $7,697 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-34-308-023 |
| Primary APN | 03-34-308-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,285 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,609 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 217 N FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT PROSPECT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60056-2303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (PROSPECT)(MANOR) SUB OF S 3/4 OF WH WH SEC 34-42-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROSPECT MANOR |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 802802 |
217 N Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 N FOREST AVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994926 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Mount Prospect Village |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Mount Prospect School District 57 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,000 Land $10,331 Building $28,669 | $390,000 Land $103,310 Building $286,690 | |
| 2023 | $7,697.00 (+4.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,373.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,000 Land $8,609 Building $22,391 | $310,000 Land $86,090 Building $223,910 |
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 217 N Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 217 N Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MOUNT PROSPECT serves 41,000 people · EPA ID IL0311980 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL JAWA |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 624 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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