Cook County property record for 230 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $799,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,685 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-307-009 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-307-009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,325 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 230 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A(GALE) & (BLOCKS) SUB OF WH WH OF SW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GALE & BLOCKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | River Forest Historic District listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY BANK |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HOYNE SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202420202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 230 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000002141 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262141 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 230 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000002141, |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262141 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.67% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 230 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 0019415037 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2319415037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $465.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1500 LATHROD AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1122 |
| Document Number | 0019415038 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2319415038 |
| Name | HOYNE SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 8 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 8.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 230 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 1724046269 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 230 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052006, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 1724046269 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24046269 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK PARK, IL 60301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $42,117 (+20.93%) Land $7,149 Building $34,968 | $421,170 (+20.93%) Land $71,490 Building $349,680 | |
| 2023 | $10,685.00 (+15.41%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,258.00 (+71.99%) | $34,828 (-) Land $6,151 Building $28,677 | $348,280 (-) Land $61,510 Building $286,770 |
| 2021 | $5,383.00 | $34,828 Land $6,151 Building $28,677 | $348,280 Land $61,510 Building $286,770 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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: 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 |
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| 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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