Cook County property record for 1526 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7 ba · 5,297 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $37,418 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-102-070 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-102-070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,297 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,939 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1526 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF THAT PT OF LT2 LYING E OF THATCHER R D IN OWNERS SUB OF NW OF NW OF SEC1 EX PT OF NW OF NW SEC1 IN TOWN OF P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | OWNERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201655213 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 20, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000583 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1004 |
| Document Number | 1733118035 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1526 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051004, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1004 |
| Document Number | 1733118035 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33118035 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2047 |
| 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 | $140,000 (+26.3%) Land $10,727 Building $129,273 | $1,400,000 (+26.3%) Land $107,270 Building $1,292,730 | |
| 2023 | $37,418.00 (+7.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $34,691.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,849 Land $9,385 Building $101,464 | $1,108,490 Land $93,850 Building $1,014,640 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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