Cook County Value

238 Des Plaines Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,004 sqft, built 1878, in Proviso. Assessor market value for 2026: $520,000.

Cook County account 15124300110000

Assessor market value
$520,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
2,004 sqft
$259 per sqft
Year built
1878
Average quality

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 60130 and Proviso assessment pages.

Local guide: Proviso Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

For Proviso, appeals to the Assessor are open through (7 days left).

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe assessor market value increased 18.2% from $440,000 in 2025 to $520,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $259 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Proviso neighborhood and ZIP 60130.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,139 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $260 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +21.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 145 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
    2,132 sqft | $286/sqft | built 1879 | 6% larger (2,132 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar age (1879 vs 1878); Similar lot size (8,910 vs 8,640 sqft)
    $610,000
  • 141 Elgin Ave 1 Forest Park, IL 60130
    2,016 sqft | $243/sqft | built 1893 | Similar size (2,016 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar lot size (8,910 vs 8,640 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $490,000
  • 209 Marengo Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
    2,017 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1881 | Similar size (2,017 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar age (1881 vs 1878); Lot 15% smaller (7,358 vs 8,640 sqft)
    $480,000
  • 419 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
    2,043 sqft | $225/sqft | built 1890 | Similar size (2,043 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar lot size (8,000 vs 8,640 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $460,000
  • 512 Circle Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
    2,028 sqft | $242/sqft | built 1893 | Similar size (2,028 vs 2,004 sqft); Lot 19% smaller (7,000 vs 8,640 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $490,000

Recent comparable sales

No usable comparable sales are available in this data snapshot.

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 18.2% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$520,000+$80,000+18.2%
2025$440,000$00.0%
2024$440,000$00.0%
2023$440,000+$166,420+60.8%
2022$273,580$00.0%
2021$273,580$00.0%
2020$273,580——
6-year total+$246,420+90.1%