Cook County property record for 225 S Forest Ave, Hillside, IL 60162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,410 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-17-406-016 |
| Primary APN | 15-17-406-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| 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 |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 225 S FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| 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 | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 818401 |
225 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 S FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200840027 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $25,001 Land $3,548 Building $21,453 | $250,010 Land $35,480 Building $214,530 | |
| 2023 | $7,410.00 (+38.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,346.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,671 Land $3,063 Building $14,608 | $176,710 Land $30,630 Building $146,080 |
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 225 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 225 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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