Cook County property record for 5 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (1,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $482,500 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $13,601 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-318-038 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-318-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,980 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 GALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-2009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | N22FT S85 58FT E90FT L8 GALE & BLOC KS SUBD W1/2 W1/2 SW1/4 S12 T39N R 12E |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | G0LE & BLOCKS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-318-038
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-2009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 200748005 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077319 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,001 (+24.36%) Land $2,129 Building $50,872 | $530,010 (+24.36%) Land $21,290 Building $508,720 | |
| 2023 | $13,601.00 (+7.45%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,658.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,619 Land $1,831 Building $40,788 | $426,190 Land $18,310 Building $407,880 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Everywhere Wireless.
Based on FCC filings for 384 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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