Cook County property record for 301 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,645 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $15,552 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-302-014 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-302-014 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,645 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 301 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2007 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| 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.
301 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 17, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FEDERAL SVGS BK |
| May 10, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA/IL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20186137 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 301 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0035125067 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2535125067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 301 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 301 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 2100813356 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GIT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 301 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052007, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 2100813356 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 813356 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 301 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 1813006137 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13006137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| 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 | 360 W HUBBARD ST #808 CHICAGO IL 606545783, 808, CHICAGO, IL 60654-5783 |
| Document Number | 1813006138 |
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| Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13006138 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA/IL |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 9, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.62% |
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 | $56,201 Land $9,293 Building $46,908 | $562,010 Land $92,930 Building $469,080 | |
| 2023 | $15,552.00 (+20.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,125 (+38.3%) Land $9,293 Building $50,832 | $601,250 (+38.3%) Land $92,930 Building $508,320 |
| 2022 | $12,934.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,474 Land $7,996 Building $35,478 | $434,740 Land $79,960 Building $354,780 |
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.
FEMA maps place 301 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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.
The area around 301 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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