Cook County property record for 1306 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,529 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,949 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $22,427 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-111-081 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-111-081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,529 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,949 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1306 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E2 EXCEPT N 174 FT 8-3/8 INCHES & E XCEPT S 165 FT & EXCEPT E 40 FT OF W2 N 12 ACRES S 30 ACRE E2 NW4 OF S |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROVISO |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1306 Franklin Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1306 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998892 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1306 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1039 |
| Document Number | 1724113009 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24113009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1306 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051039, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1039 |
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 | $87,891 Land $15,172 Building $72,719 | $878,910 Land $151,720 Building $727,190 | |
| 2023 | $22,427.00 (+18.38%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,945.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,825 Land $13,182 Building $51,643 | $648,250 Land $131,820 Building $516,430 |
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 1306 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1306 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 |
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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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