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1044 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1044 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,974 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.494 acres (21,497 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$2,029,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$38,358 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-308-045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-308-045
Alternative APNs
  • 15-01-308-045-0000
  • 15013080130000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,974 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,497 sqft (0.494 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1044 PARK AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1308
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 & 2 IN HENRY E GRAVES SUB OF BLK 10 IN SNOW & DICKINSONS ADD T O RIVER FOREST W2 SW4 OF SEC01+ T39
Legal SubdivisionHENRY H GRAVES
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4029
Census Tract811900

Historic Designation

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

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.

Owner

1044 Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2024.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1044 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1308
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 18, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202414213
Prior Transfer DateMay 16, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000039019
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1044 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1308
Document Number2025822142
Instrument DateJul 14, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1044 PARK AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051308, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1308

Mortgage

Document Number2025822142
DateSep 14, 2020
Instrument25822142
Lender
NameUBS BK USA
TypeBank
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 13, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$143,431 Land $25,796 Building $117,635$1,434,310 Land $257,960 Building $1,176,350
2023$38,358.00 (+9.37%)
2022$35,073.00 Homeowner's exemption$112,032 Land $22,571 Building $89,461$1,120,320 Land $225,710 Building $894,610

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1044 Park 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1044 Park 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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