Cook County property record for 1519 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,604 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-105-034 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-105-034 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,860 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDWIN E (WOODS) SUB OF SEC1 LYING N OF S42ACS EX W220 .62FT OF PT LYING N OF LINE 200FT N OF LINE OF S66ACS OF EH NW SEC 01-3 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODS SUB |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,33 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1519 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| May 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit 5 ARCH FNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202028061 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1042 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL TITLE SOLUTIONS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0025612017 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125612017 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1042 |
| Document Number | 2005828061 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5828061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE AND ESCROW, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| 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 | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051042, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1042 |
| Document Number | 2005828062 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5828062 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.99% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1519 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1042 |
| Document Number | 1812206125 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12206125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $430.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7742 W HIGGINS RD #CI02CHICAG CHICAGO IL 606313353, CHICAGO, IL 60631-3353 |
| Document Number | 1812206126 |
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| Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12206126 |
| Name | 5 ARCH FNDG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $57,001 Land $16,562 Building $40,439 | $570,010 Land $165,620 Building $404,390 | |
| 2023 | $15,604.00 (+20.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,979.00 | $40,193 Land $14,389 Building $25,804 | $401,930 Land $143,890 Building $258,040 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1519 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1519 Franklin 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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