Cook County property record for 829 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage | Attached |
| Last Sale | $98,500 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,757.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 06-18-106-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,254 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 829 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4512 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 804404 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-18-106-007
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1375 MAROON DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8161 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2025 | Correction Deed |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202057023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003026 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Property Address | 829 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4512 |
| Document Number | 0028121001 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2528121001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 430 SPRING ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2607 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 829 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4512 |
| Document Number | 2026157023 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26157023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1375 MAROON DR ELGIN IL 601208161, ELGIN, IL 60120-8161 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 829 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4512 |
| Document Number | 1926845067 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 26845067 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 03, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FORT MILL SC 297157203, FORT MILL, SC 29715-7203 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $28,000 (+40.01%) Land $5,227 Building $22,773 | $280,000 (+40.01%) Land $52,270 Building $227,730 | |
| 2023 | $5,757.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,999 (-) Land $7,840 Building $12,159 | $199,990 (-) Land $78,400 Building $121,590 |
| 2022 | $5,594.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,999 Land $7,840 Building $12,159 | $199,990 Land $78,400 Building $121,590 |
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