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1434 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1434 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,565 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$19,077 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-102-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-102-040
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-102-040-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,565 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1434 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1002
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 Block1
Legal Lot Number7-9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract811900

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1434 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 23, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Nov 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CITIZENS BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 23, 2021
Property Address1434 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1002
Document Number0026616011
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2126616011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10 S LA SALLE ST STE 2750, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 24, 2020
Property Address1434 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1002
Document Number2032706098
Instrument DateApr 23, 2020
Instrument32706098
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1434 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051002, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1002

Mortgage

Document Number2032706099
DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument32706099
Lender
NameCITIZENS BK NA
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 23, 2035

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$73,000 (+13.89%) Land $12,600 Building $60,400$730,000 (+13.89%) Land $126,000 Building $604,000
2023$19,077.00 (-2.63%)
2022$19,593.00 Homeowner's exemption$64,095 Land $11,025 Building $53,070$640,950 Land $110,250 Building $530,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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