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34 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 34 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Square Footage1,503 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,650 sqft (0.153 acres)
GarageAttached
Last Sale$305,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$10,316.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-319-015
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-319-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,503 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,503 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,650 sqft (0.153 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address34 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2002
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTH50 FT N51 1/2 FT LOT16 E2SW4SW 4 S12 T39N R12E 3P
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSAMUEL WATT SRS
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5021
Census Tract812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-319-015

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address34 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 20, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 20, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Mar 12, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Oct 22, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201949088
Prior Transfer DateJun 21, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000047271
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 20, 2023
Property Address34 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Document Number0035433216
Instrument DateDec 09, 2023
Instrument2335433216
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 01, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address34 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address34 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Document Number1926908310
Instrument DateSep 20, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 03, 2019
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GIT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address34 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052002, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002

Mortgage

Document Number1926908310
DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument26908310
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 25, 2049

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 12, 2019
Property Address34 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Document Number1907149088
Instrument DateMar 04, 2019
Instrument7149088
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2019
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$305.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address34 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052002, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002

Mortgage

Document Number1907149089
DateMar 12, 2019
Instrument7149089
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 11, 2049

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 22, 2018
Property Address34 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Document Number1829519017
Instrument DateOct 28, 2011
Instrument29519017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 02, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address34 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052002, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$41,000 (+34.43%) Land $7,149 Building $33,851$410,000 (+34.43%) Land $71,490 Building $338,510
2023$10,316.00 (+17.98%)
2022$8,744.00 (+3.49%)$30,500 (-) Land $6,151 Building $24,349$305,000 (-) Land $61,510 Building $243,490
2021$8,449.00$30,500 Land $6,151 Building $24,349$305,000 Land $61,510 Building $243,490

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