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1503 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1503 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,183 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size0.225 acres (9,805 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$950,000 (Aug 2004)
Tax Bill$21,541 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-103-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-103-012
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-103-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,183 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1934
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area9,805 sqft (0.225 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1503 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1003
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionALBERT F (KEENEYS) SUB OF PT OF LT3 LYING E OF THATCH ER RD IN OWNERS SUB OF NW NW SEC1 EX PT OF IN TOWN OF PROVISO NW NW SEC
Legal Range01E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionKEENEYS SUB
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract811900

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1003
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 12, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jan 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 11, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200448035
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1003
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010245105
DateApr 12, 2022
Instrument2210245105
Lender
NameCHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60642
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueMar 1, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 24, 2020
Property Address1503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1003
Document Number2002406013
Instrument DateDec 18, 2019
Instrument2406013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1503 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051003, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1003

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$82,000 (+7.09%) Land $11,766 Building $70,234$820,000 (+7.09%) Land $117,660 Building $702,340
2023$21,541.00 (-8.81%)
2022$23,622.00 Homeowner's exemption$76,571 Land $10,295 Building $66,276$765,710 Land $102,950 Building $662,760

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

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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