Cook County property record for 1142 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,744 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $855,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $23,543 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-401-011 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-401-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,744 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,340 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1142 MONROE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WALLEN) & (PROBST)(THIRD) ADD TO OAK PK A SUB OF SE OF SEC1 SE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLEN & PROBST THIRD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-401-011
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1142 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 07, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202233359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1142 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1428 |
| Document Number | 0017933359 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2217933359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $855.00 |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1142 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1428 |
| Document Number | 0017933360 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2217933360 |
| Name | PROPER RATE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
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 | $86,000 (+47.65%) Land $12,408 Building $73,592 | $860,000 (+47.65%) Land $124,080 Building $735,920 | |
| 2023 | $23,543.00 (+32.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,704.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,246 Land $10,857 Building $47,389 | $582,460 Land $108,570 Building $473,890 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · 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.
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