Cook County property record for 42 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,197 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,165,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $24,278 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-404-016 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-404-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,197 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 42 GALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH50 FT S235 FT SEC11 PART SE4SE 4 S11 T39N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Block | 404 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 E 35TH ST, 15C, NEW YORK, NY 10016-4132 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20242167 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 42 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 2102018209 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 42 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052010, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 2102018209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2018209 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 19, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 1917955071 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17955071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $835.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 42 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052010, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 1917955072 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17955072 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43235 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.27% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 42 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 1906522038 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 GALE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052010, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2010 |
| Document Number | 1906522038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6522038 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK PARK, IL 60301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
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 | $92,000 (+39.7%) Land $10,750 Building $81,250 | $920,000 (+39.7%) Land $107,500 Building $812,500 | |
| 2023 | $24,278.00 (+14.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $21,266.00 | $65,856 Land $9,250 Building $56,606 | $658,560 Land $92,500 Building $566,060 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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