Cook County property record for 1315 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,237 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $741,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $18,866 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-214-009 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-214-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,237 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1315 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1125 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1315 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1315 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVUS HM MTG |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVUS HM MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201439059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1315 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1125 |
| Document Number | 2035728003 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1315 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051125, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1125 |
| Document Number | 2035728003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35728003 |
| Name | NOVUS HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | WAUKESHA, WI 53186 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1315 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1125 |
| Document Number | 2021016139 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1315 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051125, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1125 |
| Document Number | 2021016139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21016139 |
| Name | NOVUS HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | LAS VEGAS, NV 89145 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
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 | $65,518 Land $14,335 Building $51,183 | $655,180 Land $143,350 Building $511,830 | |
| 2023 | $18,866.00 (+28.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,728.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,030 Land $12,455 Building $36,575 | $490,300 Land $124,550 Building $365,750 |
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 1315 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 1315 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 |
|---|
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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