Cook County property record for 1211 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,246 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $940,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $22,280 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-217-009 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-217-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,246 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 13,160 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1211 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | O C BRAESES |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1211 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1211 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST AMERICAN BK |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200741048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1211 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 2035641170 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1211 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051123, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 2035641170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35641170 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43235 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1211 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 1929715018 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP, ACCURATE TITLE GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1211 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051123, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 1929715018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29715018 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1211 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 1925501025 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1211 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051123, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 1925501025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25501025 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
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 | $72,468 Land $20,069 Building $52,399 | $724,680 Land $200,690 Building $523,990 | |
| 2023 | $22,280.00 (+35.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,188 Land $17,437 Building $36,751 | $541,880 Land $174,370 Building $367,510 |
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 1211 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 1211 Monroe Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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