Cook County property record for 327 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $18,529 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jul 2024 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-300-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-300-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 327 GALE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (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 Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6015 |
| 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.
327 Gale Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
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| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| May 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202614620378 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0013917066 |
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| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113917066 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Document Number | 0020414142 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2420414142 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Document Number | 0000020378 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620378 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $166,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Document Number | 0000000020, |
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| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026146202614620 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.88% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Document Number | 0018849202 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2318849202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| 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 | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 327 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2015 |
| Document Number | 1914401299 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14401299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $725.00 |
| 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 | 909 N HONORE ST CHICAGO IL 606224929, CHICAGO, IL 60622-4929 |
| Document Number | 1914401300 |
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| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14401300 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2049 |
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 | $71,000 Land $10,105 Building $60,895 | $710,000 Land $101,050 Building $608,950 | |
| 2023 | $18,529.00 (+7.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,273.00 (+3.66%) | $56,911 (-) Land $8,695 Building $48,216 | $569,110 (-) Land $86,950 Building $482,160 |
| 2021 | $16,663.00 | $56,911 Land $8,695 Building $48,216 | $569,110 Land $86,950 Building $482,160 |
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 327 Gale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 327 Gale Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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