Cook County property record for 319 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,565 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,517 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $611,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $22,635 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-302-009 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-302-009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,565 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,517 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 319 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 | 5 |
| 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.
319 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202120468 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000534089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000022207 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000022207, |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622207 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0009534089 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2209534089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0009534090 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2209534090 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
| Document Number | 0025620468 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125620468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $611.00 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 319 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2007 |
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 | $86,000 Land $7,006 Building $78,994 | $860,000 Land $70,060 Building $789,940 | |
| 2023 | $22,635.00 (+21.52%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,626.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $61,100 Land $6,028 Building $55,072 | $611,000 Land $60,280 Building $550,720 |
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 319 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 319 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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