Cook County property record for 816 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,772.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 06-18-104-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,060 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 816 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4513 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (OAKWOOD)(PARK) SUB IN WH SEC 18-41-09 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 804404 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-18-104-018
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 816 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JFQ LENDING INC |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) ALLIANT CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 08, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 08, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201946020 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 816 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021512041 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121512041 |
| Name | JFQ LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85256 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Property Address | 816 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4513 |
| Document Number | 1909846020 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9846020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $265.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 FOREST AVE ELGIN IL 601204513, ELGIN, IL 60120-4513 |
| Document Number | 1909846021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9846021 |
| Name | ALLIANT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60666 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 07, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 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 | $34,000 (+25.93%) Land $4,356 Building $29,644 | $340,000 (+25.93%) Land $43,560 Building $296,440 | |
| 2023 | $7,772.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,552.00 | $27,000 Land $6,534 Building $20,466 | $270,000 Land $65,340 Building $204,660 |
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