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617 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 617 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,976 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$232,500 (Dec 1998)
Tax Bill$6,010 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-13-223-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-13-223-024
Alternative APN
  • 15-13-223-024-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,976 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 ELGIN AVE
CityFOREST PARK
StateIL
Zip60130-3221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionHENRY G (FOREMANS) (SECOND) ADD TO THE VILLAGE OF (FO REST) PARK SUB OF PT EH SH NE SEC 13-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionFOREMANS SECOND
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract816000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address617 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3221
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998286
Last Transfer DateJul 11, 2023
Transfer Doc0000055205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 26, 2023
Property Address617 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3221
Document Number0020755205
Instrument DateJul 11, 2023
Instrument2320755205
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address617 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-3221

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$42,000 (+52.82%) Land $5,000 Building $37,000$420,000 (+52.82%) Land $50,000 Building $370,000
2023$6,010.00 (-15.98%)
2022$7,153.00 (+0.9%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$27,484 (-) Land $3,250 Building $24,234$274,840 (-) Land $32,500 Building $242,340
2021$7,089.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$27,484 Land $3,250 Building $24,234$274,840 Land $32,500 Building $242,340

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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