1147 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1147 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 2,854 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.302 acres (13,140 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill	$23,739 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2022 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-01-302-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-01-302-001`
Alternative APN	`15-01-302-001-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,854 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	13,140 sqft (0.302 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1147 FOREST AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-1355
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORTH 18 45 FT OF LOT 23 & 24 IN HE NRY E GRAVES SUB OF BLK 9 IN SNOW & DICKINSONS ADD TO RIVER FOREST W2
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	01
Legal Subdivision	HENRY E GRAVES
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	RIVER FOREST
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4026
Census Tract	811900

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 12, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Nov 1, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 20, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Jul 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ANDIGO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 20, 2022
Deed Sale	Apr 20, 2022
Prior Sale	Apr 20, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20222211004091
Last Transfer Date	Oct 21, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000033345
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2026
Property Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355
Document Number	0000027050
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2026
Instrument	202627050
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust, 212
Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355

Mortgage

Document Number	0000027050,
Date	Jul 28, 2026
Instrument	202627050

Lender

Name	FIRST AMERICAN BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.75%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2022
Property Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355
Document Number	0030533345
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2022
Instrument	2230533345
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2022
Property Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355
Document Number	0011004091
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2022
Instrument	2211004091
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,300.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1147 FOREST AVE, 1147, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355

Mortgage

Document Number	0011004092
Date	Apr 20, 2022
Instrument	2211004092

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.87%

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1147 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355
Document Number	1819719415
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1147 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051355, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1355

Mortgage

Document Number	1819719415
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Instrument	19719415

Lender

Name	ANDIGO CU
Address	SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 15, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$92,644 (+14.89%) Land $15,768 Building $76,876	$926,440 (+14.89%) Land $157,680 Building $768,760
2023	$23,739.00 (-4.8%)
2022	$24,935.00	$80,638 Land $13,797 Building $66,841	$806,380 Land $137,970 Building $668,410

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

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	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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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