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422 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 422 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 1969
Lot Size0.232 acres (10,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,675,000 (Mar 2008)
Tax Bill$4,214 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-115-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-115-009
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-115-009-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Lot Area10,100 sqft (0.232 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address422 FRANKLIN AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionLATHROPS RESUB
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address708 CHURCH ST, 211, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3881
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 27, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200815069
Last Transfer DateAug 2, 2017
Transfer Doc0000006166
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 18, 2018
Property Address422 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
Document Number1801806166
Instrument DateAug 2, 2017
Instrument1806166
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address1001 LAKE ST OAK PARK IL 603011101, OAK PARK, IL 60301-1101

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$15,393 (-48.32%) Land $10,858 Building $4,535$153,930 (-48.32%) Land $108,580 Building $45,350
2023$4,214.00 (-56.19%)
2022$9,618.00$29,785 Land $25,250 Building $4,535$297,850 Land $252,500 Building $45,350

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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