42 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,905 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,815 sqft)
Owner2 Individuals on Record
Last Sale$255,000 (Feb 1999)
Tax Bill$16,214 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-318-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-318-012
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-318-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,905 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,815 sqft (0.202 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 KEYSTONE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2018
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(GALE) & (BLOCKS) SUB OF WH WH OF SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionGALE & BLOCKS
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group5
Census Block5020
Census Tract812000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individuals on Record
Mailing Address42 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2018
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1999534
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 20, 2022
Property Address42 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2018
Document Number0002057021
Instrument DateJan 5, 2022
Instrument2202057021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address42 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$62,544 (+31.57%) Land $9,476 Building $53,068$625,440 (+31.57%) Land $94,760 Building $530,680
2023$16,214.00 (+13.81%)
2022$14,246.00 Homeowner's exemption$47,537 Land $8,153 Building $39,384$475,370 Land $81,530 Building $393,840

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 RiskNot 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 SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Zentro.

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