501 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 501 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,410,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$2,580 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Line of Credit
Apr 2025 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-107-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-107-025
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-107-025-0000

Exterior

Lot Area7,250 sqft (0.166 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 KEYSTONE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1611
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionFOHLER BRUNER & BADINS
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
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

501 Keystone Ave, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1832 W RICE ST, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60622-5775
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BMO HARRIS BANK NA
Apr 22, 2025Deed, Transfer
PRAIRIE TITLE
Nov 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 12, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 22, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 30, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202523126
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000034138
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address501 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0019403292
DateJul 13, 2021
Instrument2119403292
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 30, 2051
Interest
Rate3.5%

April 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 22, 2025
Property Address501 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611
Document Number0011223126
Instrument DateApr 17, 2025
Instrument2511223126
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,410.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address503 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 4, 2021
Property Address501 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611
Document Number0030834138
Instrument DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument2130834138
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

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
Address503 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address501 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611
Document Number1927315090
Instrument DateSep 12, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2019
Title CompanyACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address503 KEYSTONE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051611, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1611

Mortgage

Document Number1927315090
DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument27315090
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 29, 2049
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$9,425 Land $9,425$94,250 Land $94,250
2023$2,580.00 (-2.01%)
2022$2,633.00$8,156 Land $8,156$81,560 Land $81,560

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 Keystone Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

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

Wildfire risk around 501 Keystone Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 386 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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