Cook County property record for 425 N Forest Ave, Hillside, IL 60162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,123 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-08-428-018 |
| Primary APN | 15-08-428-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 425 N FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60162-1348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CONNERYS) SUB LT60 IN J H WHITESIDE & COS MADISON ST ADD IN SEC8 SEC 08-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONNERYS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 818300 |
425 N Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 425 N FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200842091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 425 N FOREST AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003421108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2103421108 |
| Name | EMERALD MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARY, IL 60013 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
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 | Bellwood School District 88 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,000 Land $3,685 Building $19,315 | $230,000 Land $36,850 Building $193,150 | |
| 2023 | $8,123.00 (+18.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,840.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,024 Land $3,182 Building $14,842 | $180,240 Land $31,820 Building $148,420 |
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 425 N Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · other causes |
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 425 N 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 |
|---|
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 701 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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