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1541 Harlem Ave

FOREST PARK, IL 60130
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 19656 units850–850 ft²
$715K
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$117K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$160
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-36.7%vs the Forest Park ZIP median sale $/ft² ($252)

Sales Performance

$125K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+6.4%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
2
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
33.3%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+6.8%per yeartypical hold 4.5 yrsfrom 7 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20012002201220142018201920252026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20012002201220142018201920252026

13 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Studio
2 units
1 bed
4 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
4 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$92K–$92K
1 unit
$112K–$112K
2 units
$122K–$126K
2 units
$149K–$149K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.67%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.17%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.4.6 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.20%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.61%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$122,636
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,218
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 2SAug 27, 2026$125,000Unit 1SMar 4, 2026$125,000Unit 2SOct 3, 2025$90,000Unit 2NApr 18, 2025$145,000Unit 2NApr 25, 2022$110,000Unit 3NFeb 21, 2019$85,000Unit 2NMay 22, 2018$85,000Unit 2NMay 2, 2014$31,000Unit 3NAug 24, 2012$18,000Unit 3NJul 13, 2006$104,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCOOK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1967
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Betsy Ross Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Forest Park Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Proviso East High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Forest Park School District 91

Neighborhood · ZIP 60130These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,613
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,924 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,154
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,774
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

1541 Harlem Ave # 1n
$112K
1541 Harlem Ave # 1s
$126K
1541 Harlem Ave # 2n
1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
$149K
1541 Harlem Ave # 2s
1 bd
$92K
1541 Harlem Ave # 3n
1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
$122K
1541 Harlem Ave # 3s
1 bd · 1 ba
$112K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 1541 Harlem Ave

How many units are in 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL?

1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL has 6 residential units across built in 1965, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 6 units at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL is $117,239. That works out to $160 per square foot. Units run from 850 to 850 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL expensive for Forest Park?

Units at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL carry a median of $160 per square foot, 37% below the Forest Park median of $252 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL?

2 units at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 13 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 33.3% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $125K.

Have units at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL appreciated?

Across 7 repeat sales of the same unit, 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL returned a median 6.8% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 4.5 years.

What floor plans does 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL have?

The most common plan at 1541 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL is a 1-bedroom of 850 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $135,684. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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