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1538 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1538 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.022 acres (953 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$246,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$5,115 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-102-081

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-102-081
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-102-081-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,082 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area953 sqft (0.022 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1538 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1004
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionTHATCHER ROAD/OWNERS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1311 N HARLEM AVE, 2C, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1366
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202316009
Prior Transfer DateNov 13, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000022003
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 24, 2023
Property Address1538 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1004
Document Number0020516009
Instrument DateMay 4, 2023
Instrument2320516009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2023
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$246.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1538 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1004

Mortgage

Document Number0020516010
DateJul 24, 2023
Instrument2320516010
Lender
NameJACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJun 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.38%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$22,000 (+36.08%) Land $1,144 Building $20,856$220,000 (+36.08%) Land $11,440 Building $208,560
2023$5,115.00 (+24.27%)
2022$4,116.00 (+3.11%)$16,167 (-) Land $1,000 Building $15,167$161,670 (-) Land $10,000 Building $151,670
2021$3,992.00 Homeowner's exemption$16,167 Land $1,000 Building $15,167$161,670 Land $10,000 Building $151,670

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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