Cook County property record for 236 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,026 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,376 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $23,925 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-307-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-307-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,376 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 236 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 | 17 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 1952 BARRINGTON DR W, AURORA, IL 60503-4621 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CIBC BK USA |
| May 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit FOREST PARK NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202219050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 236 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 0020619050 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220619050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 236 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 0020619051 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220619051 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 236 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE NY, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0009120423 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109120423 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 236 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 1901715002 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1715002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $927.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 236 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052006, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 1901715003 |
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| Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1715003 |
| Name | CIBC BK USA |
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| Address | WORTH, IL 60482 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 236 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2006 |
| Document Number | 1714457070 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14457070 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $360.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 743 BONNIE BRAE PL RIVER FOREST IL 603051930, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1930 |
| Document Number | 1714457071 |
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| Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14457071 |
| Name | FOREST PARK NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FOREST PARK, IL 60130 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4% |
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 | $87,393 (+116.91%) Land $10,079 Building $77,314 | $873,930 (+116.91%) Land $100,790 Building $773,140 | |
| 2023 | $23,925.00 (+100.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,906.00 | $40,290 Land $8,672 Building $31,618 | $402,900 Land $86,720 Building $316,180 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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