Cook County property record for 26 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,959 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-319-017 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-319-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,450 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 26 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SAMUAL (WATTS) SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW OF SEC12 EH S W SW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUAL WATTS SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-319-017
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 01, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 01, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998767 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020035 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,000 (+30.09%) Land $6,934 Building $39,066 | $460,000 (+30.09%) Land $69,340 Building $390,660 | |
| 2023 | $10,959.00 (+16.21%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,430.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $35,361 Land $5,966 Building $29,395 | $353,610 Land $59,660 Building $293,950 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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