Cook County property record for 837 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,811 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-13-402-031 |
| Primary APN | 15-13-402-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,687 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 837 THOMAS AVE |
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| City | FOREST PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60130-2093 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ANSTETT) & (BRAUS) ADD TO (HARLEM) SEC 13-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANSTETT & BRAUS ADD TO HARLEM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6029 |
| Census Tract | 816100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14112 VIOLA PL, HUNTLEY, IL 60142-6331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201544065 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 837 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2093 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020455018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2120455018 |
| Name | PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 837 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2093 |
| Document Number | 0015312061 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115312061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 837 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2093 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 837 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2093 |
| Document Number | 1934033212 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 34033212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 14112 VIOLA PL HUNTLEY IL 601426331, HUNTLEY, IL 60142-6331 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 837 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2093 |
| Document Number | 1706916001 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6916001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 837 THOMAS AVE FOREST PARK IL 601302093, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2093 |
| Document Number | 1706916002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6916002 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 9, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Forest Park Village |
| Elementary School District | Forest Park School District 91 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,324 (-0.15%) Land $3,515 Building $35,809 | $393,240 (-0.15%) Land $35,150 Building $358,090 | |
| 2023 | $11,811.00 (-16.32%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,115.00 (+5.28%) | $39,382 (-) Land $2,695 Building $36,687 | $393,820 (-) Land $26,950 Building $366,870 |
| 2021 | $13,407.00 | $39,382 Land $2,695 Building $36,687 | $393,820 Land $26,950 Building $366,870 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FOREST PARK serves 14,340 people · EPA ID IL0310900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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