Cook County property record for 261 Sangamon St, Park Forest, IL 60466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,821 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-35-411-071 |
| Primary APN | 31-35-411-071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Masonry |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 261 SANGAMON ST |
|---|---|
| City | PARK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60466-2221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF BLK72 & 73 EX LOTS 1 & 45-53 INCL BLK73 & VACATED TOPEKA ST ALL VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST AREA5 SUB OF PT & W |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUBDIVISION OF BLK72 & 73 EX LOTS 1 |
| Legal Block | 72,73 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RICH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 830400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 SANGAMON ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466-2221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 261 SANGAMON ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466-2221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 SANGAMON ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466-2221 |
| Document Number | 0023628166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2323628166 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Rich Township |
| Municipality | Park Forest Village |
| Elementary School District | Park Forest School District 163 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Rich Township High School District 227 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,000 (+124.29%) Land $3,003 Building $10,997 | $140,000 (+124.29%) Land $30,030 Building $109,970 | |
| 2023 | $7,821.00 (+106.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,794.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,242 Land $2,788 Building $3,454 | $62,420 Land $27,880 Building $34,540 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PARK FOREST serves 21,687 people · EPA ID IL0314740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Verizon.
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