Cook County property record for 1034 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,756 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,258 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Mar 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-405-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-405-012 |
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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 | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,756 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,280 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1034 MONROE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLENS & PROBSTS 3RD ADD/OAK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1034 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD COAST BK |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLD COAST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213125 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006058 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1034 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 0020103125 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2120103125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $700.00 |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1034 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1034 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 1806706058 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6706058 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1040 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051426, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 1806706059 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6706059 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 7, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.75% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1034 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 1729808021 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29808021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1040 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051426, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1034 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 1723449166 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23449166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $493.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1040 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051426, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426 |
| Document Number | 1723449168 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23449168 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $83,993 (+45.27%) Land $13,536 Building $70,457 | $839,930 (+45.27%) Land $135,360 Building $704,570 | |
| 2023 | $20,258.00 (+8.5%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,671.00 | $57,819 Land $11,844 Building $45,975 | $578,190 Land $118,440 Building $459,750 |
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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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