Cook County property record for 1241 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,745 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,032,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $13,312 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-217-002 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-217-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,745 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 | 5,640 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1241 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 | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1241 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1241 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201334073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1241 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 2028015094 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1241 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051123, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 2028015094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28015094 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1241 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 1731315150 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1241 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051123, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1123 |
| Document Number | 1731315150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31315150 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $50,283 Land $8,601 Building $41,682 | $502,830 Land $86,010 Building $416,820 | |
| 2023 | $13,312.00 (+47.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,008.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,606 Land $7,473 Building $22,133 | $296,060 Land $74,730 Building $221,330 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1241 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.
The area around 1241 Monroe 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 |
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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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