42 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 42 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,425 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$517,500 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$13,328 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-12-320-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-12-320-012`
Alternative APN	`15-12-320-012-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,446 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1916
Effective Year Built	Effective 1916
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
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
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-2112
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
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	33
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	42 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 18, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 29, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE
Oct 22, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 6, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PERL MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202134209
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 31, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000055014
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2021
Property Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	0029134209
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	2129134209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 28, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$517.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE, 42, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	0029134210
Date	Oct 18, 2021
Instrument	2129134210

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2020
Property Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	2030306064
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2020
Instrument	30306064
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$440.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	2030306065
Date	Oct 29, 2020
Instrument	30306065

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 28, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.99%

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2019
Property Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1929555014
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2019
Instrument	29555014
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2018
Property Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112
Document Number	1806506025
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2018
Instrument	6506025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$375.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052112, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2112

Mortgage

Document Number	1806506026
Date	Mar 6, 2018
Instrument	6506026

Lender

Name	PERL MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60618

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.37%

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		$52,000 (+40.27%) Land $7,982 Building $44,018	$520,000 (+40.27%) Land $79,820 Building $440,180
2023	$13,328.00 (+22.66%)
2022	$10,866.00	$37,072 Land $6,868 Building $30,204	$370,720 Land $68,680 Building $302,040

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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