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509 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 509 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,641 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$485,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$10,813 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-13-214-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-13-214-012
Alternative APN
  • 15-13-214-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,641 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1894
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address509 ELGIN AVE
CityFOREST PARK
StateIL
Zip60130-3239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF LT6 OF BLK3 LTS 6-7 OF BLK4 LTS1&2 OF BLK5 BLK7 & PT OF BLK6 IN CARNEYS ADD TO HARLEM IN SEC13 SEC 13-39-1
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionCARNEYS ADD
Legal Block2-7
Legal Lot Number1,2,6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract816000

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address509 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3239
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202430033
Prior Transfer DateMay 21, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000030032
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 13, 2021
Property Address509 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3239
Document Number0010334227
Map ReferenceDOC 2533364
Instrument DateMar 26, 2021
Instrument2110334227
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$385.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address509 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3239

Mortgage

Document Number0010334228
DateApr 13, 2021
Instrument2110334228
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionProviso Township
MunicipalityForest Park Village
Elementary School DistrictForest Park School District 91 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictProviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$36,000 (+46.56%) Land $8,000 Building $28,000$360,000 (+46.56%) Land $80,000 Building $280,000
2023$10,813.00 (+22.82%)
2022$8,804.00$24,564 Land $5,200 Building $19,364$245,640 Land $52,000 Building $193,640

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOREST PARK
serves 14,340 people · EPA ID IL0310900
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 700 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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