Cook County property record for 8968 Chestnut Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,338 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,748 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-27-217-025 |
| Primary APN | 12-27-217-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,338 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 8968 CHESTNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60171-1332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEEK S RESUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LEYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 811200 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8968 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ONE REVERSE MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8968 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1332 |
| Document Number | 1935457038 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8968 CHESTNUT AVE RIVER GROVE IL 601711332, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1332 |
| Document Number | 1935457038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35457038 |
| Name | COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 1044 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.54% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8968 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1332 |
| Document Number | 1935457037 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8968 CHESTNUT AVE RIVER GROVE IL 601711332, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1332 |
| Document Number | 1935457037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35457037 |
| Name | ONE REVERSE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 1008 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.54% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Leyden Township |
| Municipality | River Grove Village |
| Secondary School District | Leyden Community High School District 212 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Grove School District 85-5 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,001 (+33.35%) Land $5,423 Building $18,578 | $240,010 (+33.35%) Land $54,230 Building $185,780 | |
| 2023 | $4,748.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,621.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,999 Land $4,554 Building $13,445 | $179,990 Land $45,540 Building $134,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 803 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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