Cook County property record for 962 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,708.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-311-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,178 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 962 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1476 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HERZOG) & (KUNTZES) SUB OF LT 8 IN CARL LAGERHAUSEN ESTATE DIVIN OF SW SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERZOG & KUNTZES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-311-013
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 962 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Known Transactions |
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| Deed Doc Number | 200417048 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 962 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0008220200 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2108220200 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 962 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476 |
| Document Number | 2001055182 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | TEK TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 962 E FOREST AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181476, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476 |
| Document Number | 2001055182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1055182 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 09, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (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 | $33,000 (+32.19%) Land $6,435 Building $26,565 | $330,000 (+32.19%) Land $64,350 Building $265,650 | |
| 2023 | $5,708.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,543.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,964 Land $5,362 Building $19,602 | $249,640 Land $53,620 Building $196,020 |
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