Cook County property record for 221 S Forest Ave, Hillside, IL 60162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,267 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-17-406-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-17-406-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,450 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 221 S FOREST AVE |
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| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60162-2009 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 818401 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 S FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1995290 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000231 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 221 S FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2009 |
| Document Number | 1717829031 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17829031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $140.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 N LINCOLN ST WESTMONT IL 605591511, WESTMONT, IL 60559-1511 |
| Document Number | 1717829032 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17829032 |
| Name | WINTRUST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 26, 2047 |
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 | $21,655 (+19.38%) Land $3,548 Building $18,107 | $216,550 (+19.38%) Land $35,480 Building $181,070 | |
| 2023 | $6,267.00 (+13.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,521.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,139 Land $3,063 Building $15,076 | $181,390 Land $30,630 Building $150,760 |
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.
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.
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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