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Last sold for $482,500 on Oct 24, 2013

7983 LAKE ST

RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
0
Baths
8,946 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1888
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$482,500 · Oct 24, 2013
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.$550,000
FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Sep 17, 2020
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.$50,000
FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,503 (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.$93,159 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,063
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,096
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,158
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$931,590

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.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central

Transaction History(1)

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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Roosevelt SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

7983 Lake St 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 River Forest 60305
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in River Forest 60305
  • Among the oldest homes in River Forest 60305

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 area8,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,209 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1888
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 7983 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Forest 60305Cook County
Living areabigger than8,946 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac17% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than1888almost no homes2% of homes

About 7983 Lake St

When did 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL last sell?

7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL last sold on Oct 24, 2013 for $482,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL?

7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL has 8,946 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL built?

7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL was built in 1888, making it 138 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL?

7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL is assigned to Lincoln 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 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL compare to other homes in River Forest 60305?

Among the 4,098 homes in River Forest 60305, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,946 ft² against a typical 2,209 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1888 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 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 7983 Lake St, River Forest, IL was $25,503. The county assessed it at $93,159.

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