Cook County property record for 1509 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (304 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $127 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-202-027 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-202-027 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 304 sqft (0.7 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1509 MONROE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1129 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | O C BRASES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1509 Monroe Ave, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST EAGLE BANK |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST EAGLE BANK |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage GROUNDFLOOR HLDGS GA LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1509 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0017823177 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2517823177 |
| Name | FIRST EAGLE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1509 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129 |
| Document Number | 0034106314 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2334106314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | SATURN TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $830.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1503 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129 |
| Document Number | 0034106315 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2334106315 |
| Name | FIRST EAGLE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1509 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1129 |
| Document Number | 1923506213 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23506213 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1136 S DELANO CT W #B201 CHICAGO IL 606053734, B201, CHICAGO, IL 60605-3734 |
| Document Number | 1923506214 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 23506214 |
| Name | GROUNDFLOOR HLDGS GA LLC |
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| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30308 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2020 |
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 | $464 Land $464 | $4,640 Land $4,640 | |
| 2023 | $127.00 (+78.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $71.00 (+4.41%) | $220 (-) Land $220 | $2,200 (-) Land $2,200 |
| 2021 | $68.00 | $220 Land $220 | $2,200 Land $2,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1509 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 1509 Monroe 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 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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