Cook County property record for 838 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Multifamily |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
| Square Footage | 2,214 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,924 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Last Sale | $109,200 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,802.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 15-13-407-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Building Area | 2,214 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 4,924 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 838 ELGIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60130-3402 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (SOUTH) ADD TO (HARLEM) SEC 13 SEC 13-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ADD TO HARLEM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 816100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-13-407-032
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 910 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2329 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2012 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201218018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088900 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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 | $32,984 (-9.41%) Land $3,693 Building $29,291 | $329,840 (-9.41%) Land $36,930 Building $292,910 | |
| 2023 | $10,802.00 (-17.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,050.00 | $36,412 Land $2,831 Building $33,581 | $364,120 Land $28,310 Building $335,810 |
838 Elgin Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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