Cook County property record for 144 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,705 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Oct 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-312-013 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-312-013 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 144 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SAMUAL (WATTS) SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW OF SEC12 EH S W SW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUAL WATTS SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | River Forest Historic District listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 16, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BYLINE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2004 |
| Document Number | 0010707027 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2410707027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 144 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2004 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2004 |
| Document Number | 0029915017 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2229915017 |
| Name | BYLINE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.25% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $46,072 (+43.21%) Land $7,149 Building $38,923 | $460,720 (+43.21%) Land $71,490 Building $389,230 | |
| 2023 | $11,705.00 (+26.08%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,284.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,172 Land $6,151 Building $26,021 | $321,720 Land $61,510 Building $260,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 |
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| 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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