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1040 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1040 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Square Footage3,212 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,116 sqft (0.324 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$925,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$24,004.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-405-011
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-405-011-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area3,212 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialTile Roof
Lot Area14,116 sqft (0.324 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1040 MONROE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1426
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionWALLEN & PROBSTS 3RD ADD/OAK
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2011
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-405-011

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1040 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BANK NA
Aug 06, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BLUELEAF LENDING LLC
Oct 09, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PNC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 09, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 09, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202021202
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1040 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1040 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426

Mortgage

Document Number0028447218
DateOct 11, 2022
Instrument2228447218
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term473 Months
DueMar 05, 2062
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1040 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2021
Title CompanyPLYMOUTH TITLE, PLYMOUTH TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0021825399
DateAug 06, 2021
Instrument2121825399
Lender
NameBLUELEAF LENDING LLC
TypeLending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.12%
Type Change DateSep 01, 2036
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change7.12%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate7.12%

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 09, 2020
Property Address1040 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426
Document Number2028321202
Instrument DateAug 03, 2020
Instrument28321202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$925.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1040 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051426, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1426

Mortgage

Document Number2028321203
DateOct 09, 2020
Instrument28321203
Lender
NamePNC BK
TypeBank
AddressMIAMISBURG, OH 45342
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 08, 2050
Interest
Rate3.12%

Mortgage

Document Number2028321204,
DateOct 09, 2020
Instrument28321204
Lender
NamePNC BK
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term444 Months
DueOct 08, 2057
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$91,000 (+33.67%) Land $16,939 Building $74,061$910,000 (+33.67%) Land $169,390 Building $740,610
2023$24,004.00 (+14.97%)
2022$20,879.00 Homeowner's exemption$68,079 Land $14,821 Building $53,258$680,790 Land $148,210 Building $532,580

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