1427 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1427 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,242 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.297 acres (12,950 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$944,000 (Jan 2006)
Tax Bill$21,969 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-103-062

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-103-062
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-103-062-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,242 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,950 sqft (0.297 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1427 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1001
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) LTS 7-9 & 10 IN OWNERS SUB NW NW SEC1 E XPT PART NW NW SAID SEC1 TOWN OF PROVISO NW SEC 01-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionOWNERS SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number7-9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address1427 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1001
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Personal Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Nov 8, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 14, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200633167
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1427 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1001
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0034213035
DateDec 8, 2021
Instrument2134213035
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1427 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1001
Document Number1733249106
Instrument DateNov 8, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2017
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1427 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051001, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1001

Mortgage

Document Number1733249106
DateNov 28, 2017
Instrument33249106
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 27, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$90,176 (+12.55%) Land $15,540 Building $74,636$901,760 (+12.55%) Land $155,400 Building $746,360
2023$21,969.00 (-8.02%)
2022$23,885.00 Homeowner's exemption$80,123 Land $13,597 Building $66,526$801,230 Land $135,970 Building $665,260

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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