Cook County property record for 1522 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,376 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $24,122 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-201-019 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-201-019 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,376 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1522 MONROE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O C (BRAESES) SUB OF EH WH NE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAESES SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 2435 W AUGUSTA BLVD, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60622-4640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLIANT CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HM MTG |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit QUORUM FCU |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202623931057 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1522 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1130 |
| Document Number | 0000031057 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $151,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2435 W AUGUSTA BLVD, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60622-4640 |
| Document Number | 0000031058, |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623931058 |
| Name | ALLIANT CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.13% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1522 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1130 |
| Document Number | 2032046420 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 32046420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $635.00 |
| 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 | 1044 W CATALPA AVE CHICAGO IL 606401514, CHICAGO, IL 60640-1514 |
| Document Number | 2032046421 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 32046421 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HM MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 14501 GEORGE CARTER WAY # 300, CHANTILLY, VA 20151-1788 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1522 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1130 |
| Document Number | 1920549103 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1522 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051130, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1130 |
| Document Number | 1920549103 |
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| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20549103 |
| Name | QUORUM FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PURCHASE, NY 10577 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1522 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1130 |
| Document Number | 1808622043 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8622043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $575.00 |
| 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 | 1522 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051130, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1130 |
| Document Number | 1808622044 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8622044 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $88,000 (+6.58%) Land $14,335 Building $73,665 | $880,000 (+6.58%) Land $143,350 Building $736,650 | |
| 2024 | $24,122.00 (+4.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,183.00 (-9.29%) | ||
| 2022 | $25,557.00 Homeowner's exemption | $82,564 Land $12,455 Building $70,109 | $825,640 Land $124,550 Building $701,090 |
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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