Cook County property record for 140 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,328 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-403-014 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-403-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 140 GALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDWARD (WALLERS) ADD TO (RIVER)(FOREST) IN SE OF SEC 11 SE SEC 11-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLERS ADD TO RIVER FOREST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 140 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012 |
| Document Number | 1815044016 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 140 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052012, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2012 |
| Document Number | 1815044016 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15044016 |
| Name | ITASCA BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ITASCA, IL 60143 |
| 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 | $52,000 (+24.11%) Land $9,675 Building $42,325 | $520,000 (+24.11%) Land $96,750 Building $423,250 | |
| 2023 | $13,328.00 (+7.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,425.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,898 Land $8,325 Building $33,573 | $418,980 Land $83,250 Building $335,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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