Cook County property record for 307 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,705 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,187 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $569,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $13,328 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-302-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-302-012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,705 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,187 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 307 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6,7 |
| 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.
307 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 FRANKLIN AVE, 3A, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1740 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202333156 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 307 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0012933156 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2312933156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $569.00 |
| 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 |
| Address | 307 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0012933157 |
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| Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2312933157 |
| Name | CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 307 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0011701037 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2211701037 |
| Name | ASSOCIATED BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREEN BAY, WI 54301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
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 | $52,000 Land $5,576 Building $46,424 | $520,000 Land $55,760 Building $464,240 | |
| 2023 | $13,328.00 (+9.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,166.00 | $41,097 Land $4,797 Building $36,300 | $410,970 Land $47,970 Building $363,000 |
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 307 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 307 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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