1223 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1223 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,161 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.224 acres (9,776 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$253,333 (Nov 1997)
Tax Bill$22,402 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-216-039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-216-039
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-216-039-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,161 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,776 sqft (0.224 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1223 JACKSON AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWILLIAM H (BECKMANS) SUB OF WH WH NE SEC 01-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionBECKMANS SUB
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1223 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1997349
Prior Transfer DateOct 24, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000349
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1223 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0004813284
DateFeb 17, 2021
Instrument2104813284
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$80,530 (+37.65%) Land $14,908 Building $65,622$805,300 (+37.65%) Land $149,080 Building $656,220
2023$22,402.00 (+25.95%)
2022$17,787.00 Homeowner's exemption$58,503 Land $12,953 Building $45,550$585,030 Land $129,530 Building $455,500

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimDec 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · 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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