Cook County property record for 13 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,473 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $14,423 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-321-010 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-321-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,473 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 13 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | E S (CONWAYS) RESUB OF (RANSONS) SUB OF WH EH SW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONWAYS RESUB OF RANSONS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
13 Franklin Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998579 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $56,000 Land $7,982 Building $48,018 | $560,000 Land $79,820 Building $480,180 | |
| 2023 | $14,423.00 (+29.11%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,014 Land $6,868 Building $31,146 | $380,140 Land $68,680 Building $311,460 |
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.
FEMA maps place 13 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 13 Franklin 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 |
|---|
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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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