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Last sold for $937,500 on Jan 13, 2022

1245 E FOREST AVE

DES PLAINES, IL 60018
0
Baths
22,212 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$937,500 · Jan 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$41,811 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$285,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,995
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,605
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$206,097
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,142,400

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.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
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.Industrial (General)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Forest Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Algonquin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Maine West High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Maine Township High School District 207

Neighborhood · ZIP 60018These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,675
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,751 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,969
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1245 E Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Des Plaines 60018
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Des Plaines 60018
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Des Plaines 60018

How it measures up in Des Plaines 60018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Plaines 60018.

Living area22,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,259 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1245 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Plaines 60018Cook County
Living areabigger than22,212 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac96% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than198091% of homes76% of homes

About 1245 E Forest Ave

When did 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL last sell?

1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL last sold on Jan 13, 2022 for $937,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL has 22,212 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL built?

1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL is assigned to Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Algonquin Middle School (middle), rated B; Maine West High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Maine Township High School District 207. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL compare to other homes in Des Plaines 60018?

Among the 7,683 homes in Des Plaines 60018, it is bigger than almost all of them (22,212 ft² against a typical 1,259 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1980 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1245 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL was $41,811. The county assessed it at $285,600.

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