Cook County property record for 503 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,059 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,129 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $21,267 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-029 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-029 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,059 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,129 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMAN THATCHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | River Forest Historic District listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| May 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201131044 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007047 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 0014607047 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214607047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 FOREST AVE, 503, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 503 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 2021207326 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 503 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051707, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 2021207326 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21207326 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.62% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 (+30.16%) Land $11,868 Building $69,132 | $810,000 (+30.16%) Land $118,680 Building $691,320 | |
| 2023 | $21,267.00 (+11.99%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,990.00 | $62,230 Land $10,270 Building $51,960 | $622,300 Land $102,700 Building $519,600 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
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| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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