Cook County property record for 9557 S Forest Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,529 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-10-104-043 |
| Primary APN | 25-10-104-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,996 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 9557 S FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60628-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (SECOND)(ROSELAND)(HEIGHTS) SUB OF NW SEC 10-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ROSELAND HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 490500 |
9557 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9557 S FOREST AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| May 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| May 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201813719002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 9557 S FOREST AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005612482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2105612482 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9557 S FOREST AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1405 |
| Document Number | 1813719002 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13719002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9557 S FOREST AVE CHICAGO IL 606281405, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1405 |
| Document Number | 1813719003 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13719003 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 9557 S FOREST AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1405 |
| Document Number | 1712304261 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Instrument | 12304261 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2863 95TH ST #113-114 NAPERVILLE IL 605649005, 113-11, NAPERVILLE, IL 60564-9005 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 1712304262 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12304262 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2018 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,800 Land $2,997 Building $18,803 | $218,000 Land $29,970 Building $188,030 | |
| 2023 | $3,529.00 (+3.19%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,420.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,000 Land $3,996 Building $16,004 | $200,000 Land $39,960 Building $160,040 |
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.
FEMA maps place 9557 S Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2023.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2023–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 |
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.
The area around 9557 S Forest 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 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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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