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18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,595 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.222 acres (9,650 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$712,500 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$10,318 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-11-404-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-11-404-027
Alternative APN
  • 15-11-404-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,595 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,650 sqft (0.222 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address18 GALE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2010
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group5
Census Block5018
Census Tract812000

Owner

18 Gale Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address18 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 15, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202622091
Prior Transfer DateSep 9, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000034073
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 15, 2026
Property Address18 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010
Document Number0001522091
Instrument DateJan 8, 2026
Instrument2601522091
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$712.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address18 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010

Mortgage

Document Number0001522092
DateJan 15, 2026
Instrument2601522092
Lender
NameKEY MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.12%

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$70,000 Land $10,374 Building $59,626$700,000 Land $103,740 Building $596,260
2023$10,318.00 (-40.08%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$69,999 (+17.67%) Land $10,373 Building $59,626$699,990 (+17.67%) Land $103,730 Building $596,260
2022$17,221.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$59,487 Land $8,926 Building $50,561$594,870 Land $89,260 Building $505,610

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 18 Gale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 in force

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 18 Gale 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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Zentro.

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