Cook County property record for 1435 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,513 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $18,625 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-208-004 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-208-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,513 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1435 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O C (BRAESES) SUB OF EH WH NE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAESES SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1435 Monroe Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7428 IOWA ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1410 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OLD SECOND NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202520235 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1435 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1127 |
| Document Number | 0000007029 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 1435 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1127 |
| Document Number | 0000007029, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267029 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1435 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1127 |
| Document Number | 0024115046 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2324115046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1435 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1127 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1435 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1127 |
| Document Number | 1836549205 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FOX TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1435 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051127, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1127 |
| Document Number | 1836549205 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36549205 |
| Name | OLD SECOND NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LISLE, IL 60532 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
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 | $74,000 Land $14,335 Building $59,665 | $740,000 Land $143,350 Building $596,650 | |
| 2023 | $18,625.00 (+21.34%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,350.00 (-1.99%) | $53,693 (-) Land $12,455 Building $41,238 | $536,930 (-) Land $124,550 Building $412,380 |
| 2021 | $15,662.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,693 Land $12,455 Building $41,238 | $536,930 Land $124,550 Building $412,380 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1435 Monroe 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 1435 Monroe 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 |
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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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