Cook County property record for 12 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,480 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $23,183 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-404-029 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-404-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,480 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,650 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12 GALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH48 25 FT N193 FT N233 90 FT SE C11 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Block | 404 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
12 Gale Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 200855113 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 12 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 1833849074 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052010, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 1833849074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33849074 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $88,000 Land $10,374 Building $77,626 | $880,000 Land $103,740 Building $776,260 | |
| 2023 | $23,183.00 (+7.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $21,548.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,150 Land $8,926 Building $61,224 | $701,500 Land $89,260 Building $612,240 |
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.
FEMA maps place 12 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 12 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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