Cook County property record for 512 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $17,067 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-208-038 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-208-038 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,450 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 512 THATCHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (THATCHER) (PARK) SUB OF PT EH NE SEC 11-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | THATCHER PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| 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.
512 Thatcher Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202133050 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 512 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1625 |
| Document Number | 0019033050 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119033050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $585.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 512 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1625 |
| Document Number | 0019033051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119033051 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 512 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1625 |
| Document Number | 1807149104 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7149104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 28611 ARBORETUM RD GLEN ELLYN IL 60137, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 |
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 | $62,342 Land $12,540 Building $49,802 | $623,420 Land $125,400 Building $498,020 | |
| 2023 | $17,067.00 (+1.01%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,896.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,324 Land $10,972 Building $41,352 | $523,240 Land $109,720 Building $413,520 |
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.
FEMA maps place 512 Thatcher Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 512 Thatcher 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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