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36 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 36 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Square Footage1,708 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,650 sqft (0.153 acres)
GarageAttached
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$11,498.00 (2023)

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-319-014

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address36 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Oct 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateOct 22, 2017
Transfer Doc0000034065
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address36 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003935114
DateFeb 08, 2021
Instrument2103935114
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.99%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address36 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Document Number2023207002
Instrument DateJun 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 03, 2020
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address36 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052002, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002

Mortgage

Document Number2023207002
DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument23207002
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 18, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 26, 2017
Property Address36 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2002
Document Number1729934065
Instrument DateOct 22, 2017
Instrument29934065
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 01, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address36 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 June 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 and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$47,970 (+23.34%) Land $7,149 Building $40,821$479,700 (+23.34%) Land $71,490 Building $408,210
2023$11,498.00 (+8.77%)
2022$10,571.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$38,892 Land $6,151 Building $32,741$388,920 Land $61,510 Building $327,410

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-319-014
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-319-014-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,708 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
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 SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address36 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2002
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSAMUAL (WATTS) SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW OF SEC12 EH S W SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSAMUAL WATTS SR SUB OF EH OF SW OF SW
Legal Lot Number15,16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5021
Census Tract812000

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