Cook County property record for 1043 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,157 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.377 acres (16,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $25,921 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-307-028 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-307-028 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,157 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,425 sqft (0.377 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1043 KEYSTONE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WEIL) & (VINSONS) SUB OF BLKS 1,7&12 IN SNOW & DICKI NSONS ADD TO RIVER FOREST IN SEC2 IN SW SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEIL & VINSONS |
| Legal Block | 1,7,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| 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.
1043 Keystone Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1043 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1043 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1043 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1323 |
| Document Number | 0013101400 |
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| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113101400 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 5, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $93,868 Land $19,710 Building $74,158 | $938,680 Land $197,100 Building $741,580 | |
| 2023 | $25,921.00 (-4.05%) | ||
| 2022 | $27,014.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,078 Land $17,246 Building $69,832 | $870,780 Land $172,460 Building $698,320 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1043 Keystone Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
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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.
The area around 1043 Keystone Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
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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 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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