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1503 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1503 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 3,191 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.216 acres (9,400 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$830,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$24,707 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale & Line of Credit
Jan 2022 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-202-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-202-014
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-202-014-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,191 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,400 sqft (0.216 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1503 MONROE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1129
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionO C BRASES
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10,11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-202-014

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 07, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST EAGLE BANK
Jan 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
RCN CAPITAL LLC
Aug 23, 2019Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
GROUNDFLOOR HLDGS GA LLC
Mar 28, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 07, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 07, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20236314
Prior Transfer DateDec 01, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000011138
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 07, 2023
Property Address1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129
Document Number0034106314
Instrument DateNov 28, 2023
Instrument2334106314
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2023
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$830.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129

Mortgage

Document Number0034106315
DateDec 07, 2023
Instrument2334106315
Lender
NameFIRST EAGLE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4500 MERCANTILE PLAZA DR 300, 300, FORT WORTH, TX 76137-4206

Mortgage

Document Number0002808046
DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument2202808046
Lender
NameRCN CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2052

August 2019: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 23, 2019
Property Address1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129
Document Number1923506213
Instrument DateMay 29, 2019
Instrument23506213
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedSep 02, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$420.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1136 S DELANO CT W #B201 CHICAGO IL 606053734, B201, CHICAGO, IL 60605-3734

Mortgage

Document Number1923506214
DateAug 23, 2019
Instrument23506214
Lender
NameGROUNDFLOOR HLDGS GA LLC
AddressATLANTA, GA 30308
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueAug 22, 2020

March 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129
Document Number1708706115
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Instrument8706115
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 04, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1235 N DUTTON AVE #E SANTA ROSA CA 954014666, E, SANTA ROSA, CA 95401-4666

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$85,719 (+40.84%) Land $14,335 Building $71,384$857,190 (+40.84%) Land $143,350 Building $713,840
2023$24,707.00 (+25.72%)
2022$19,653.00 (+3.13%)$60,862 (-0.68%) Land $12,455 Building $48,407$608,620 (-0.68%) Land $124,550 Building $484,070
2021$19,057.00$61,279 Land $12,455 Building $48,824$612,790 Land $124,550 Building $488,240

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318119001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimMay 1979, tidal / storm surge

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 565 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
AT&TFiber5,000 / 5,000
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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