Cook County property record for 1409 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,893 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $28,111 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-101-031 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-101-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,893 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1409 THATCHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CASTLE)(HOME) ADD TO (BELLWOOD) SUB OF PT OF LTS 4 & 5 IN SUB OF PT N OF IBL SEC 08-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HOME ADD TO BELLWOOD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1409 Thatcher Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1409 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201110028 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056683 |
| 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 | $106,000 Land $19,200 Building $86,800 | $1,060,000 Land $192,000 Building $868,000 | |
| 2023 | $28,111.00 (-2.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $28,917.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,968 Land $16,800 Building $76,168 | $929,680 Land $168,000 Building $761,680 |
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 1409 Thatcher Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1409 Thatcher Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Zentro.
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