34 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 34 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,945 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,425 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$439,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$13,054 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-12-320-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-12-320-014`
Alternative APN	`15-12-320-014-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Units	5 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,945 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Effective Year Built	Effective 1913
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,425 sqft (0.171 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-2112
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description	E S (CONWAYS) RESUB OF (RANSONS) SUB OF WH EH SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	12
Legal Subdivision	CONWAYS RESUB OF RANSONS
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	RIVER FOREST
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5024
Census Tract	812000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CIBC BK USA
Apr 29, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME PT FIN'L
May 18, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME PT FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201816040
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 14, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000044084
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	2016106044
Instrument Date	May 7, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	2016106044
Date	Jun 9, 2020
Instrument	16106044

Lender

Name	CIBC BK USA
Address	WORTH, IL 60482

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 8, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1912842029
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 16, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	1912842029
Date	May 8, 2019
Instrument	12842029

Lender

Name	HOME PT FIN'L
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 7, 2049

Interest

Rate	4%

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 18, 2018
Property Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1813816040
Instrument Date	May 9, 2018
Instrument	13816040
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2019
Title Company	NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$439.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	34 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	1813816041
Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	13816041

Lender

Name	HOME PT FIN'L
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 17, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$51,000 (+34.96%) Land $7,982 Building $43,018	$510,000 (+34.96%) Land $79,820 Building $430,180
2023	$13,054.00 (+17.62%)
2022	$11,098.00 (+3.57%) Homeowner's exemption	$37,788 (-) Land $6,868 Building $30,920	$377,880 (-) Land $68,680 Building $309,200
2021	$10,715.00 Homeowner's exemption	$37,788 Land $6,868 Building $30,920	$377,880 Land $68,680 Building $309,200

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

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	1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

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