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314 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 314 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,526 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$711,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$11,901 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-301-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-301-016
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-301-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,561 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,561 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,526 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address314 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2008
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionA(GALE) & (BLOCKS) SUB OF WH WH OF SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionGALE & BLOCKS
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group4
Census Block4021
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

314 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address314 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 10, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 10, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201655059
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address314 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 8, 2021
Title CompanySOLIDIFI

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0008846054
DateMar 29, 2021
Instrument2108846054
Lender
NameSTRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMANASSAS, VA 20110
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$46,790 Land $7,016 Building $39,774$467,900 Land $70,160 Building $397,740
2023$11,901.00 (+9.8%)
2022$10,839.00 Homeowner's exemption$36,986 Land $6,036 Building $30,950$369,860 Land $60,360 Building $309,500

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

FEMA maps place 314 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 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.

Wildfire

The area around 314 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 RiskNot 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 SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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