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516 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 516 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$350,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$11,693 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-13-215-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-13-215-007
Alternative APN
  • 15-13-215-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,464 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1898
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address516 ELGIN AVE
CityFOREST PARK
StateIL
Zip60130-1923
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(CARNEYS) ADD TO (HARLEM) IN SEC13 BOOK 33 PAGE 43 SEC 13-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionCARNEYS ADD TO HARLEM
Legal Block8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract816000

Owner

516 Elgin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address516 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1923
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 6, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202420235
Prior Transfer DateMar 15, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000039046
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 11, 2023
Property Address516 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1923
Document Number0025416040
Instrument DateAug 12, 2023
Instrument2325416040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$190.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address36W995 RED GATE RD, SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175-6223

Mortgage

Document Number0025416041
DateSep 11, 2023
Instrument2325416041
Lender
NameHEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term11 Months
DueAug 23, 2024
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$37,000 Land $8,000 Building $29,000$370,000 Land $80,000 Building $290,000
2024$11,693.00 (+25.45%)
2023$9,321.00 (+2.33%)
2022$9,109.00 (+70.71%)$31,573 (-) Land $5,200 Building $26,373$315,730 (-) Land $52,000 Building $263,730
2021$5,336.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$31,573 Land $5,200 Building $26,373$315,730 Land $52,000 Building $263,730

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

FEMA maps place 516 Elgin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.

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

The area around 516 Elgin 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 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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