Cook County property record for 338 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,601 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,233 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-301-022 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-301-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,601 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,601 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,049 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 338 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| 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.
338 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 338 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201718025 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000528 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 338 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003935098 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2103935098 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 338 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008 |
| Document Number | 1711518025 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11518025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $445.00 |
| 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 | 338 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052008, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2008 |
| Document Number | 1711518026 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11518026 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $48,000 Land $7,578 Building $40,422 | $480,000 Land $75,780 Building $404,220 | |
| 2023 | $12,233.00 (+9.26%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,092 Land $6,520 Building $31,572 | $380,920 Land $65,200 Building $315,720 |
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 338 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 338 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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