Cook County property record for 1044 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,380 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.503 acres (21,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,625,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $31,650 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-307-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-307-012 |
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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 | 3,380 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 21,900 sqft (0.503 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1044 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1358 |
| 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 | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-307-012
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1044 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1358 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BYLINE BANK |
| Nov 02, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 02, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 02, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202228068 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1044 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1358 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1044 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1358 |
| Document Number | 0027741005 |
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| Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2127741005 |
| Name | BYLINE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1044 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1358 |
| Document Number | 0030628068 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2230628068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,625.00 |
| 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 | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1044 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1358 |
| Document Number | 0031946088 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2231946088 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.5% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,613 (+27.43%) Land $26,280 Building $89,333 | $1,156,130 (+27.43%) Land $262,800 Building $893,330 | |
| 2023 | $31,650.00 (+12.26%) | ||
| 2022 | $28,193.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,726 Land $22,995 Building $67,731 | $907,260 Land $229,950 Building $677,310 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318119004, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA.
Based on FCC filings for 296 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0312640, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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