Cook County property record for 237 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
| Square Footage | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (2001) |
| Tax Bill | $11,019.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-427-023
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 ELGIN AVE, AVE1ST, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1392 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200130912 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048620 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Forest Park Village |
| Elementary School District | Forest Park School District 91 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,398 (+43.98%) Land $6,800 Building $30,598 | $373,980 (+43.98%) Land $68,000 Building $305,980 | |
| 2023 | $11,019.00 (+36.32%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,083.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,975 Land $4,420 Building $21,555 | $259,750 Land $44,200 Building $215,550 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 15-12-427-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 237 ELGIN AVE, AVE1ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60130-1392 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | C & J (SCHLUNDS) SUB OF BLKS25-28 & 38-39 IN RR ADD T O HARLEM IN SE OF SEC12 SE SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHLUNDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 25-28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 815900 |
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