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426 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 426 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,035,000 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill$29,984 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Jun 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-115-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-115-027
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-115-027-0000

Location & Zoning

Street Address426 FRANKLIN AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1738
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal SubdivisionLATHORPS RESUB
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number1,2
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1725 S ASHLAND AVE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-5464
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 15, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jun 16, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND
Feb 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 2, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FOREST PARK NAT'L BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20131002
Last Transfer DateNov 10, 2023
Transfer Doc0000028082
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 15, 2023
Property Address426 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1738
Document Number0034928082
Instrument DateNov 10, 2023
Instrument2334928082
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 28, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1725 S ASHLAND AVE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-5464

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 16, 2021
Property Address426 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1738
Document Number0016716084
Instrument DateApr 9, 2021
Instrument2116716084
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1725 S ASHLAND AVE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-5464

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 3, 2020
Property Address426 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1738
Document Number2003422055
Instrument DateNov 4, 2019
Instrument3422055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1725 S ASHLAND AVE PARK RIDGE IL 600685464, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-5464

March 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 2, 2018
Property Address426 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1738
Document Number1806146113
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2018
Instrument6146113
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2018
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Mortgage

Document Number1806146113
DateMar 2, 2018
Instrument6146113
Lender
NameFOREST PARK NAT'L BK
TypeBank
Address7348 MADISON ST, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-1545
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$156,405 (+187.25%) Land $16,736 Building $139,669$625,620 (+14.9%) Land $66,944 Building $558,676
2023$29,984.00 (+70.54%)
2022$17,582.00 (-19.65%)$54,449 (-22.62%) Land $6,694 Building $47,755$544,490 (-22.62%) Land $66,940 Building $477,550
2021$21,883.00$70,367 Land $6,694 Building $63,673$703,670 Land $66,940 Building $636,730

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 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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