Cook County property record for 1531 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.493 acres (21,455 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,980 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-202-030-1005 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-202-030-1005 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 21,455 sqft (0.493 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1531 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | UNIT1532 & G-7 W2NE4 S01 T39N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONROE HOUSE CONDOMINIUM |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1531 Monroe Ave, a condominium, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1533 MONROE AVE, 2, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1163 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202155256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1531 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1162 |
| Document Number | 0005455256 |
| Map Reference | DOC 25300018 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2105455256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1533 MONROE AVE APT 2, 2, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1163 |
| Document Number | 0005455257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2105455257 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 115 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
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 | $14,202 Land $1,765 Building $12,437 | $142,020 Land $17,650 Building $124,370 | |
| 2023 | $2,980.00 (+19.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,150 Land $1,736 Building $9,414 | $111,500 Land $17,360 Building $94,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1531 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 1531 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 871 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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