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Last sold for $420,000 on Dec 15, 2023

8109 LAKE ST

RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
0
Baths
697 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · Dec 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$294 (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.$1,073 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$749
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,073
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,730

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.
19
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.Residential Parking Garage
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Roosevelt SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

8109 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 smallest lots in River Forest 60305
  • Newer than 86% of 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.

Lot size697 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 8109 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Forest 60305Cook County
Lot sizebigger than697 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197186% of homes67% of homes

About 8109 Lake St

When did 8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL last sell?

8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL last sold on Dec 15, 2023 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL built?

8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

What schools serve 8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL?

8109 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 8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL compare to other homes in River Forest 60305?

Among the 4,103 homes in River Forest 60305, its lot is bigger than almost none of them (697 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1971 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 8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 8109 Lake St, River Forest, IL was $294. The county assessed it at $1,073.

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