Cook County property record for 1541 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,337 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.531 acres (23,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,246 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-202-028-1001 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-202-028-1001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 1,337 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 23,135 sqft (0.531 acres) |
| Street Address | 1541 MONROE AVE, 1/2 |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWAY HOUSE CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
1541 Monroe Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 S 6TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153-1561 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201841084 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016026 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $11,861 Land $977 Building $10,884 | $118,610 Land $9,770 Building $108,840 | |
| 2023 | $3,246.00 (+13.3%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,865.00 | $8,874 Land $960 Building $7,914 | $88,740 Land $9,600 Building $79,140 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1541 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 1541 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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