Cook County property record for 21 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $12,328 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-404-023 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-404-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,650 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 21 THATCHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH48 25 FT S96 5 FT N144 75 FT N 193 FT S351 FT E433 FT SEC11 SE4 S1 1 T39N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
21 Thatcher Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998415 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044056 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 21 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2028 |
| Document Number | 2100733020 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 21 THATCHER AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052028, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2028 |
| Document Number | 2100733020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 733020 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2051 |
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 | $51,000 Land $10,374 Building $40,626 | $510,000 Land $103,740 Building $406,260 | |
| 2023 | $12,328.00 (+4.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,842.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $42,830 Land $8,926 Building $33,904 | $428,300 Land $89,260 Building $339,040 |
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 21 Thatcher Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 risk around 21 Thatcher Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 220 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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