Cook County property record for 1142 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,039 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-301-014 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-301-014 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,598 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,598 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,950 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1142 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF BLK 8 IN SNOW & DICKINSONS ADD SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | DICKINSONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| 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.
1142 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1142 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUORUM FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046078 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1142 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0008112146 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2108112146 |
| Name | FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FOREST PARK, IL 60130 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1142 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1356 |
| Document Number | 1805108125 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1142 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051356, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1356 |
| Document Number | 1805108125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5108125 |
| Name | QUORUM FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PURCHASE, NY 10577 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2048 |
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 | $55,000 Land $13,140 Building $41,860 | $550,000 Land $131,400 Building $418,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,039.00 (-17.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,782.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $47,178 Land $11,497 Building $35,681 | $471,780 Land $114,970 Building $356,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1142 Forest 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 1142 Forest 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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