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970 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Property Records

Cook County property record for 970 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Square Footage995 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,150 sqft (0.164 acres)
GarageDetached
Last Sale$268,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$5,281.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-311-014
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-311-014-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area995 sqft Living Area
1st Floor995 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,150 sqft (0.164 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address970 E FOREST AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60018-1476
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(HERZOG) & (KUNTZES) SUB OF LT 8 IN CARL LAGERHAUSEN ESTATE DIVIN OF SW SEC 20-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionHERZOG & KUNTZES
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2001
Census Tract770601

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-311-014

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4723 N LAVERGNE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-3802
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 13, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Feb 01, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 03, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Mar 07, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Feb 01, 2022
  • Deed Sale Price on Feb 01, 2022
  • Prior Sale Amount on Mar 07, 2019
Deed Doc Number2022221035
Last Transfer DateJul 06, 2023
Transfer Doc0000013257
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 13, 2023
Property Address970 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476
Document Number0019413257
Map ReferenceDOC 1388466
Instrument DateJul 06, 2023
Instrument2319413257
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address970 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4723 N LAVERGNE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-3802

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 01, 2022
Property Address970 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476
Document Number0003221035
Map ReferenceDOC 1388466
Instrument DateJan 18, 2022
Instrument2203221035
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$268.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address970 E FOREST AVE, 970, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address970 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476

Mortgage

Document Number0003221036
DateFeb 01, 2022
Instrument2203221036
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.37%

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address970 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 16, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0006207122
DateMar 03, 2021
Instrument2106207122
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 07, 2019
Property Address970 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476
Document Number1906612046
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2019
Instrument6612046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$235.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address970 E FOREST AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181476, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476

Mortgage

Document Number1906612047
DateMar 07, 2019
Instrument6612047
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 06, 2049
Interest
Rate4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$30,000 (+15.39%) Land $6,435 Building $23,565$300,000 (+15.39%) Land $64,350 Building $235,650
2023$5,281.00 (+3.45%)
2022$5,105.00 (+1.45%)$25,999 (+31.95%) Land $5,362 Building $20,637$259,990 (+31.95%) Land $53,620 Building $206,370
2021$5,032.00$19,703 Land $4,468 Building $15,235$197,030 Land $44,680 Building $152,350

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