1011 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1011 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.211 acres (9,200 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$575,000 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill	$15,801 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-01-310-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-01-310-023`
Alternative APN	`15-01-310-023-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Building Area	1,556 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,200 sqft (0.211 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-1339
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	(SUBDIVISION) OF PT OF (NORTHWOODS) BEING NH EH SW SEC 01-39-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	01
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION OF PT OF NORTHWOODS
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	RIVER FOREST
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4023
Census Tract	811900

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1339
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jan 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS
Jan 11, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201855036
Last Transfer Date	May 23, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000010092
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1339
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 26, 2021
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0019307162
Date	Jul 12, 2021
Instrument	2119307162

Lender

Name	CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60642

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	357 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.75%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1339
Document Number	2003146262
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051339, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1339

Mortgage

Document Number	2003146262
Date	Jan 31, 2020
Instrument	3146262

Lender

Name	CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60642

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2018
Property Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1339
Document Number	1801155036
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2017
Instrument	1155036
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2018
Title Company	PRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$575.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1011 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051339, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1339

Mortgage

Document Number	1801155037
Date	Jan 11, 2018
Instrument	1155037

Lender

Name	CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60642

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 10, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.37%

Mortgage

Document Number	1801155038,
Date	Jan 11, 2018
Instrument	1155038

Lender

Name	FIRST AMERICAN BK
Type	Bank
Address	HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 10, 2023

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$54,826 (-1.38%) Land $11,040 Building $43,786	$548,260 (-1.38%) Land $110,400 Building $437,860
2023	$15,801.00 (-11.99%)
2022	$17,953.00	$55,596 Land $22,540 Building $33,056	$555,960 Land $225,400 Building $330,560

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (2011–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA	5 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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