Cook County property record for 18 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,235 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $10,043 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-319-023 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-319-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,235 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 18 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SAMUAL (WATTS) SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW OF SEC12 EH S W SW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUAL WATTS SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-319-023
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 09, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 09, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200189447 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 18 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016601193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116601193 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 18 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002 |
| Document Number | 1719855042 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052002, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002 |
| Document Number | 1719855042 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19855042 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 (+19.07%) Land $7,149 Building $32,851 | $400,000 (+19.07%) Land $71,490 Building $328,510 | |
| 2023 | $10,043.00 (+3.08%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,743.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,593 Land $6,151 Building $27,442 | $335,930 Land $61,510 Building $274,420 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Everywhere Wireless.
Based on FCC filings for 384 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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