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126 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 126 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,948 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,060,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$22,114 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-11-403-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-11-403-018
Alternative APN
  • 15-11-403-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,948 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address126 GALE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2012
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEDWARD (WALLERS) ADD TO (RIVER)(FOREST) IN SE OF SEC 11 SE SEC 11-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionWALLERS ADD TO RIVER FOREST
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group5
Census Block5016
Census Tract812000

Owner

126 Gale Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1333 W EDDY ST, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60657-8319
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 18, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 8, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 17, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
PREMIER TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 8, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 8, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 31, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202420137
Prior Transfer DateMar 19, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000013150
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address126 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 7, 2025
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address126 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0026110069
DateSep 18, 2025
Instrument2526110069
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.37%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2032
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change11.3%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Max Rate11.3%

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 8, 2024
Property Address126 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012
Document Number0009920137
Instrument DateApr 2, 2024
Instrument2409920137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2024
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,060.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address126 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0009920138
DateApr 8, 2024
Instrument2409920138
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.87%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2034
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change11.8%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Max Rate11.8%

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 17, 2021
Property Address126 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012
Document Number0004813150
Instrument DateMar 19, 2020
Instrument2104813150
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyPREMIER TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address126 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012

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$84,096 Land $10,750 Building $73,346$840,960 Land $107,500 Building $733,460
2023$22,114.00 (+9.64%)
2022$20,170.00 Homeowner's exemption$65,884 Land $9,250 Building $56,634$658,840 Land $92,500 Building $566,340

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

FEMA maps place 126 Gale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 126 Gale 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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