Cook County property record for 1002 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,839 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,725,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $27,278 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-405-017 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-405-017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,839 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 14,011 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1002 MONROE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WALLEN) & (PROBST)(THIRD) ADD TO OAK PK A SUB OF SE OF SEC1 SE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLEN & PROBST THIRD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | River Forest Historic District listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1002 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202117026 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037748 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1002 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 0032617026 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132617026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,725.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1002 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | River Forest Township |
| Municipality | River Forest Village |
| Secondary School District | Oak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Forest School District 90 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,609 (+33.66%) Land $16,813 Building $88,796 | $1,056,090 (+33.66%) Land $168,130 Building $887,960 | |
| 2023 | $27,278.00 (+15.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $23,527.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,014 Land $14,711 Building $64,303 | $790,140 Land $147,110 Building $643,030 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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