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Last sold for $465,000 on Jul 16, 2026

917 ELGIN AVE

FOREST PARK, IL 60130
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,102 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$465,000 · Jul 16, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,912 (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.$33,001 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,688
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,313
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,001
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,010

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.45
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.
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.
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.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Forest Park Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Betsy Ross Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.5 mi
H
Proviso East High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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%

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How this home compares

917 Elgin 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Forest Park 60130
  • Older than 90% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Forest Park 60130

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Park 60130.

Living area2,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,334 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 917 Elgin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Park 60130Cook County
Living areabigger than2,102 ft²81% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac48% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than190815% of homes10% of homes

About 917 Elgin Ave

When did 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL last sell?

917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL last sold on Jul 16, 2026 for $465,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL?

917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,102 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL built?

917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL?

917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL is assigned to Forest Park Middle School (middle), rated B; Betsy Ross Elementary School (elementary); Proviso East High School (high). All sit in Forest Park School District 91. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL compare to other homes in Forest Park 60130?

Among the 4,962 homes in Forest Park 60130, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,102 ft² against a typical 1,334 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1908 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 917 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL was $9,912. The county assessed it at $33,001.

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