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43 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 43 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.171 acres (7,425 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$437,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill$13,068 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Transfer
Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-320-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-320-002
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-320-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,618 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1898
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,425 sqft (0.171 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address43 PARK AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-2037
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE S (CONWAYS) RESUB OF (RANSONS) SUB OF WH EH SW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionCONWAYS RESUB OF RANSONS
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group5
Census Block5025
Census Tract812000

Owner

43 Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address43 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Revocable Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Dec 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201335105
Last Transfer DateNov 18, 2022
Transfer Doc0000040336
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 3, 2023
Property Address43 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037
Document Number0000340336
Instrument DateNov 18, 2022
Instrument2300340336
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address43 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
Address43 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address43 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037
Document Number2102555046
Instrument DateDec 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 3, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address43 PARK AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603052037, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2037

Mortgage

Document Number2102555046
DateJan 25, 2021
Instrument2555046
Lender
NameFREEDOM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueJan 24, 2046

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$48,951 Land $7,982 Building $40,969$489,510 Land $79,820 Building $409,690
2023$13,068.00 (+11.43%)
2022$11,728.00 Homeowner's exemption$39,741 Land $6,868 Building $32,873$397,410 Land $68,680 Building $328,730

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

FEMA maps place 43 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 43 Park Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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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