Cook County property record for 147 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,416 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $27,290 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-403-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-403-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,416 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 147 THATCHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDWARD (WALLERS) ADD TO (RIVER)(FOREST) IN SE OF SEC 11 SE SEC 11-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLERS ADD TO RIVER FOREST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST SVGS BK/HEGEWISCH |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201322021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 147 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2029 |
| Document Number | 2007355124 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 147 THATCHER AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052029, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2029 |
| Document Number | 2007355124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7355124 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.13% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 147 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2029 |
| Document Number | 1820119116 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 147 THATCHER AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052029, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2029 |
| Document Number | 1820119116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20119116 |
| Name | FIRST SVGS BK/HEGEWISCH |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60633 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2048 |
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 | $99,658 (+29.35%) Land $21,500 Building $78,158 | $996,580 (+29.35%) Land $215,000 Building $781,580 | |
| 2023 | $27,290.00 (+14.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $23,774.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,044 Land $18,500 Building $58,544 | $770,440 Land $185,000 Building $585,440 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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