Cook County property record for 11 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,875 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-318-041 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-318-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,738 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 11 GALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GALE & BLOCKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
11 Gale Ave, a townhouse, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 1993777 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045092 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 11 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0019407243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119407243 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 11 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009 |
| Document Number | 2005945092 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5945092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 11 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052009, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009 |
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 | $53,000 Land $2,943 Building $50,057 | $530,000 Land $29,430 Building $500,570 | |
| 2023 | $12,875.00 (+5.04%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,257.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $44,115 Land $2,532 Building $41,583 | $441,150 Land $25,320 Building $415,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11 Gale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 11 Gale 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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