Cook County property record for 1326 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,980 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $742,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $22,362 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-213-017 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-213-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,980 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| 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 | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1326 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1126 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1326 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 4, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200447047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1326 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1126 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023908147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2123908147 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1326 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1126 |
| Document Number | 1704706184 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1326 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051126, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1126 |
| Document Number | 1704706184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4706184 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROANOKE, VA 24019 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $85,000 (+44.28%) Land $14,335 Building $70,665 | $850,000 (+44.28%) Land $143,350 Building $706,650 | |
| 2023 | $22,362.00 (+24.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,919.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,913 Land $12,455 Building $46,458 | $589,130 Land $124,550 Building $464,580 |
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.
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.
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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