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15 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 15 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,683 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$530,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$13,961 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-318-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-318-031
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-318-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,173 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,683 sqft (0.108 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address15 GALE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2009
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description(GALE) & (BLOCKS) SUB OF WH WH OF SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionGALE & BLOCKS
Legal Block7,7
Legal Lot Number10,9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group5
Census Block5019
Census Tract812000

Owner

15 Gale Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address15 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 8, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202120240
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000034025
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 14, 2021
Property Address15 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009
Document Number0013420240
Instrument DateMay 10, 2021
Instrument2113420240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$530.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009

Mortgage

Document Number0013420241
DateMay 14, 2021
Instrument2113420241
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051
Interest
Rate2.99%

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 5, 2018
Property Address15 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009
Document Number1827834025
Instrument DateJul 31, 2018
Instrument27834025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052009, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009

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$51,000 Land $5,034 Building $45,966$510,000 Land $50,340 Building $459,660
2023$13,961.00 (-10.84%)
2022$15,658.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$48,489 Land $4,331 Building $44,158$484,890 Land $43,310 Building $441,580

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

FEMA maps place 15 Gale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 15 Gale 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 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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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