Cook County property record for 291 E Forest Knoll Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,500 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,235 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02-301-166 |
| Primary APN | 02-02-301-166 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,248 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 291 E FOREST KNOLL DR |
|---|---|
| City | PALATINE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60074-1164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (PLAT) OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF (FOREST)(KNOLL) (TOWNHOMES) IN SW SEC 02-42-10 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF FORE |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Legal Unit | DEVELO |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PALATINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 803608 |
291 E Forest Knoll Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 E FOREST KNOLL DR, PALATINE, IL 60074-1164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200633126 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 291 E FOREST KNOLL DR, PALATINE, IL 60074-1164 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0025207578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125207578 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Palatine Township |
| Municipality | Palatine Village |
| Elementary School District | Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 211 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 Land $3,372 Building $22,628 | $260,000 Land $33,720 Building $226,280 | |
| 2023 | $5,235.00 (+3.99%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,034.00 | $20,999 Land $3,999 Building $17,000 | $209,990 Land $39,990 Building $170,000 |
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 291 E Forest Knoll Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 291 E Forest Knoll Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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