Cook County property record for 1426 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,873 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $652,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $17,326 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-206-020 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-206-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,873 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIAM H (BECKMANS) SUB OF WH WH NE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BECKMANS SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1426 Jackson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CFBANK NA |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191064 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 2035116131 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 2035116131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35116131 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 2010639076 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 2010639076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10639076 |
| Name | CFBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 1910901064 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10901064 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $652.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 1910901065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10901065 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2049 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 1731115000 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1426 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1112 |
| Document Number | 1731115000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31115000 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK PARK, IL 60301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $62,931 Land $14,106 Building $48,825 | $629,310 Land $141,060 Building $488,250 | |
| 2023 | $17,326.00 (+17.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,700.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,944 Land $12,256 Building $36,688 | $489,440 Land $122,560 Building $366,880 |
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 1426 Jackson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1426 Jackson 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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