Cook County property record for 8971 Chestnut Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,365 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-27-221-059 |
| Primary APN | 12-27-221-059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,388 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60171-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H J (SCHMIDTS) RESUB LTS 1-4 & 34 & 35 IN O H WALKERS SUB OF BLK 41 IN RIVER PARK BEING SAYLOR & WALKERS SUB IN SEC 27-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALKERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LEYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| 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 | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200826211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005206089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2405206089 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1316 |
| Document Number | 1933608109 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN EQUITY LOAN SVC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE RIVER GROVE IL 601711316, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1316 |
| Document Number | 1933608109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33608109 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1316 |
| Document Number | 1708908073 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8971 CHESTNUT AVE RIVER GROVE IL 601711316, RIVER GROVE, IL 60171-1316 |
| Document Number | 1708908073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8908073 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AURORA, IL 60506 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
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 | $30,000 (+30.44%) Land $7,985 Building $22,015 | $300,000 (+30.44%) Land $79,850 Building $220,150 | |
| 2023 | $6,365.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,206.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,999 Land $6,707 Building $16,292 | $229,990 Land $67,070 Building $162,920 |
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 | 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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