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1227 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1227 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 4,033 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.272 acres (11,844 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$856,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$25 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-216-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-216-038
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-216-038-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,033 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area11,844 sqft (0.272 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1227 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 Number7,6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1227 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BNY MELLON NA
Jan 13, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202046057
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1227 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107
Document Number2010620175
Instrument DateMar 31, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1227 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051107, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107

Mortgage

Document Number2010620175
DateApr 15, 2020
Instrument10620175
Lender
NameBNY MELLON NA
TypeBank
AddressBOSTON, MA 02108
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 14, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 13, 2020
Property Address1227 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107
Document Number2001346057
Instrument DateJan 7, 2020
Instrument1346057
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$850.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1227 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051107, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1107

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$103,312 (+33.89%) Land $18,062 Building $85,250$1,033,120 (+33.89%) Land $180,620 Building $852,500
2023$25.00
2022Homeowner's exemption$77,160 Land $15,693 Building $61,467$771,600 Land $156,930 Building $614,670

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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