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1540 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1540 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.027 acres (1,161 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$179,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$5,389 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-104-052

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-104-052
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-104-052-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,082 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,161 sqft (0.027 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1540 FRANKLIN AVE, E
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1059
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionEDWIN 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 Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionWOODS SUB
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract811900

Owner

1540 Franklin Ave is held in a trust since September 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1540 FRANKLIN AVE, E, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1059
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Oct 20, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 9, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 23, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201655080
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2025
Transfer Doc0000000009
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1540 FRANKLIN AVE APT E, E, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1059
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyWFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0033707200
DateDec 3, 2021
Instrument2133707200
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 20, 2025
Property Address1540 FRANKLIN AVE APT E, E, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1059
Document Number0029320259
Instrument DateSep 26, 2025
Instrument2529320259
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1540 FRANKLIN AVE APT E, E, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1059

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$23,000 Land $1,771 Building $21,229$230,000 Land $17,710 Building $212,290
2023$5,389.00 (+6.48%) Homeowner's exemption$22,999 (+20.46%) Land $1,770 Building $21,229$229,990 (+20.46%) Land $17,700 Building $212,290
2022$5,061.00 Homeowner's exemption$19,093 Land $1,538 Building $17,555$190,930 Land $15,380 Building $175,550

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

FEMA maps place 1540 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
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

The area around 1540 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 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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