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Last sold for $550,000 on Jan 15, 2003

1526 N HARLEM AVE

RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
12
Beds
6
Baths
6,029 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
24
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Jan 15, 2003
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1,075,000
HINSDALE BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Jun 28, 2010
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$542,500
BANKFINANCIAL FSB

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,722 (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.$79,216 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,882
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,334
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$792,160

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.44
43
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.
67
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Willard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Roosevelt SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Oak Park and River Forest District 200

Neighborhood · ZIP 60305These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$232,452
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

How this home compares

1526 N Harlem 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 Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in River Forest 60305
  • Older than 67% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in River Forest 60305

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Forest 60305.

Living area6,029 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,215 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 1526 N Harlem Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Forest 60305Cook County
Living areabigger than6,029 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac10% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than194856% of homes33% of homes

About 1526 N Harlem Ave

When did 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL last sell?

1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL last sold on Jan 15, 2003 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL?

1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL has 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6,029 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL built?

1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL?

1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL is assigned to Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Roosevelt School (middle), rated A; Oak Park & River Forest High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Oak Park and River Forest District 200. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL compare to other homes in River Forest 60305?

Among the 4,099 homes in River Forest 60305, it is bigger than 98% of them (6,029 ft² against a typical 2,215 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1948 against a typical 1943). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1526 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL was $22,722. The county assessed it at $79,216.

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