20 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 20 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,425 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$379,500 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill	$9,693 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Transfer Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-12-320-018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-12-320-018`
Alternative APN	`15-12-320-018-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,304 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,304 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1921
Effective Year Built	Effective 1921
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,425 sqft (0.171 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-2112
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E S (CONWAYS) RESUB OF (RANSONS) SUB OF WH EH SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	12
Legal Subdivision	CONWAYS RESUB OF RANSONS
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	RIVER FOREST
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5024
Census Tract	812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 22, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL FED'L BK
Jan 1, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RAINO INVESTMENTS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201846019
Last Transfer Date	Sep 25, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000023183
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2026
Property Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	0000023183
Instrument Date	Sep 25, 2026
Instrument	202628123183
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2018
Property Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1802246019
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2018
Instrument	2246019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$379.50
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	730 N HUMPHREY AVE OAK PARK IL 603021710, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1710

Mortgage

Document Number	1802246020
Date	Jan 22, 2018
Instrument	2246020

Lender

Name	MUTUAL FED'L BK
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60608

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 21, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.87%

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1710413075
Instrument Date	Jan 1, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	1710413075
Date	Apr 14, 2017
Instrument	10413075

Lender

Name	RAINO INVESTMENTS LLC
Address	RIVER FOREST, IL 60305

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Apr 13, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$39,969 (+16.21%) Land $7,982 Building $31,987	$399,690 (+16.21%) Land $79,820 Building $319,870
2024	$9,693.00 (+4.14%)
2023	$9,308.00 (+2.08%)
2022	$9,118.00 Homeowner's exemption	$34,395 Land $6,868 Building $27,527	$343,950 Land $68,680 Building $275,270

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 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

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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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

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