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947 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Records

Cook County property record for 947 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,021 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$285,000 (May 2014)
Tax Bill$8,315 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-13-410-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-13-410-034
Alternative APN
  • 15-13-410-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,021 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,021 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address947 THOMAS AVE
CityFOREST PARK
StateIL
Zip60130-2316
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(ANSTETT) & (BRAUS) ADD TO (HARLEM) SEC 13-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionANSTETT & BRAUS ADD TO HARLEM
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5002
Census Tract816100

Owner

947 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address947 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2316
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 29, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20144092
Prior Transfer DateSep 29, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000000039
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 28, 2017
Property Address947 THOMAS AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2316
Document Number1711813040
Instrument DateMar 31, 2017
Instrument11813040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address947 THOMAS AVE FOREST PARK IL 601302316, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2316

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionProviso Township
MunicipalityForest Park Village
Elementary School DistrictForest Park School District 91 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictProviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$31,000 Land $2,344 Building $28,656$310,000 Land $23,440 Building $286,560
2023$8,315.00 (+20.56%)
2022$6,897.00 Homeowner's exemption$22,665 Land $1,796 Building $20,869$226,650 Land $17,960 Building $208,690

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 947 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2008–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 947 Thomas Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOREST PARK
serves 14,340 people · EPA ID IL0310900
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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