Cook County property record for 1225 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 4,420 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,180,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $31,509 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-217-006 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-217-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,420 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 | Slate |
| Lot Area | 13,160 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1225 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O C (BRAESES) SUB OF EH WH NE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAESES SUB |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| May 11, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20217087 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000020292 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620292 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust, 212 |
| Address | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 0000020292, |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620292 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2046 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 0020757017 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2120757017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| 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 | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 0013107087 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113107087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,180.00 |
| 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 | 1225 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 0013107088 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113107088 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $115,099 (+52.75%) Land $20,069 Building $95,030 | $1,150,990 (+52.75%) Land $200,690 Building $950,300 | |
| 2023 | $31,509.00 (+29.49%) | ||
| 2022 | $24,333.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,353 Land $17,437 Building $57,916 | $753,530 Land $174,370 Building $579,160 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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