Cook County property record for 976 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
| Square Footage | 995 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,374 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,717.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-311-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 995 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 995 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,374 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 976 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 09-20-311-015
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Known Transactions |
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| Deed Doc Number | 200641083 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 04, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013005 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $28,000 (+12%) Land $6,637 Building $21,363 | $280,000 (+12%) Land $66,370 Building $213,630 | |
| 2023 | $5,717.00 (+2.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,999 Land $5,530 Building $19,469 | $249,990 Land $55,300 Building $194,690 |
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