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232 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 232 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,666 sqft · built 1879
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,832 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$560,000 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill$20,172 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Transfer
Feb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-308-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-308-017
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-308-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,666 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1879
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1881
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,832 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address232 FRANKLIN AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE S (CONWAYS) RESUB OF (RANSONS) SUB OF WH EH SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionCONWAYS RESUB OF RANSONS
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4017
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address232 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2116
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 6, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Feb 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201513057
Last Transfer DateSep 3, 2021
Transfer Doc0000034047
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 6, 2023
Property Address232 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2116
Document Number0000634047
Instrument DateSep 3, 2021
Instrument2300634047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address232 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2116

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address232 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2116

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address232 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2116
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005412292
DateFeb 23, 2021
Instrument2105412292
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

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$72,056 (+30.15%) Land $8,419 Building $63,637$720,560 (+30.15%) Land $84,190 Building $636,370
2023$20,172.00 (+20.26%)
2022$16,774.00 Homeowner's exemption$55,365 Land $7,244 Building $48,121$553,650 Land $72,440 Building $481,210

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 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.

Wildfire

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 680 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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