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1012 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1012 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Square Footage2,956 sqft Living Area
Lot Size11,280 sqft (0.259 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$824,000 (2015)
Tax Bill$23,731.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-405-015
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-405-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,956 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialTile Roof
Lot Area11,280 sqft (0.259 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1012 MONROE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1426
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(WALLEN) & (PROBST)(THIRD) ADD TO OAK PK A SUB OF SE OF SEC1 SE SEC 01-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionWALLEN & PROBST THIRD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2011
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-405-015

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1012 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 02, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 02, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20151004
Prior Transfer DateMay 23, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000004043
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1012 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426
Document Number2031544185
Instrument DateSep 11, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 09, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1012 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051426, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426

Mortgage

Document Number2031544185
DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument31544185
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 09, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$86,372 (+39.75%) Land $13,536 Building $72,836$863,720 (+39.75%) Land $135,360 Building $728,360
2023$23,731.00 (+25.87%)
2022$18,853.00 Homeowner's exemption$61,805 Land $11,844 Building $49,961$618,050 Land $118,440 Building $499,610

Flood & Wildfire

1012 Monroe Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release

Individually ListedRiver 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.

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