26 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 26 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 2,397 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,425 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$620,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$17,762 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-12-320-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-12-320-016`
Alternative APN	`15-12-320-016-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,397 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,425 sqft (0.171 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-2112
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E S (CONWAYS) RESUB OF (RANSONS) SUB OF WH EH SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	12
Legal Subdivision	CONWAYS RESUB OF RANSONS
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	RIVER FOREST
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5024
Census Tract	812000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB
Jan 15, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer USAA
Aug 14, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC MTG
Aug 10, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 5, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20206105
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2022
Title Company	TRANSTAR NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	0012007175
Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2112007175

Lender

Name	NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	GRANDVIEW, MO 64030

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 15, 2020
Property Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	2001506105
Instrument Date	Jan 8, 2020
Instrument	1506105
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2020
Title Company	PRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$620.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	45 PARK AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052037, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037

Mortgage

Document Number	2001506106
Date	Jan 15, 2020
Instrument	1506106

Lender

Name	USAA
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 14, 2050

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1723449148
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2018
Title Company	NATIONALLINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	1723449148
Date	Aug 22, 2017
Instrument	23449148

Lender

Name	PNC MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 21, 2047

Interest

Rate	3.87%

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1723608019
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2018
Title Company	NATIONALLINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	26 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	1723608019
Date	Aug 24, 2017
Instrument	23608019

Lender

Name	PNC BK
Type	Bank
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	444 Months
Due	Aug 23, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$68,197 (+26.03%) Land $7,982 Building $60,215	$681,970 (+26.03%) Land $79,820 Building $602,150
2023	$17,762.00 (+8.51%)
2022	$16,369.00 Homeowner's exemption	$54,113 Land $6,868 Building $47,245	$541,130 Land $68,680 Building $472,450

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 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	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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 384 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

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