Cook County property record for 515 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
| Square Footage | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,086 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,619.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-19-405-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,086 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 515 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1468 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HOMELAND) ACRES SUB SW SE SEC 19-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACRES SUB |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-19-405-026
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) MIDWEST EQUITY MTG |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PRECISION TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201749240 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 09, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000008 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 515 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1468 |
| Document Number | 2016449020 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 E FOREST AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181468, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1468 |
| Document Number | 2016449020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16449020 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Jun 11, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.49% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 515 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1468 |
| Document Number | 1717449240 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17449240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | PRECISION TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 865 ROSE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163242, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3242 |
| Document Number | 1717449241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17449241 |
| Name | MIDWEST EQUITY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OAK BROOK, IL 60523 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 515 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1468 |
| Document Number | 1717449239 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17449239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | PRECISION TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 625 N WALDEN DR PALATINE IL 600678646, PALATINE, IL 60067-8646 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (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 | $36,682 (+29.06%) Land $6,815 Building $29,867 | $366,820 (+29.06%) Land $68,150 Building $298,670 | |
| 2023 | $6,619.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,433.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,422 Land $5,905 Building $22,517 | $284,220 Land $59,050 Building $225,170 |
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