Cook County property record for 518 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 905 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,130,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,361 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-106-019 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-106-019 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 905 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,130 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 518 KEYSTONE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (FOWLER) (BRUNER) & (BODINES) SUB OF SEC12 & SEC 11-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOWLER BRUNER & BODINES |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| 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.
518 Keystone Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1612 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 19, 2023 | Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202333002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049044 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 518 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1612 |
| Document Number | 0035333002 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2335333002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,130.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 516 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1612 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 518 KEYSTONE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1612 |
| Document Number | 0003549044 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2103549044 |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 26852 MCLAUGHLIN BLVD, BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34134-3845 |
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 | $28,902 Land $15,756 Building $13,146 | $289,020 Land $157,560 Building $131,460 | |
| 2023 | $11,361.00 (+94.07%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,854.00 (+3.83%) | $18,130 (-) Land $13,786 Building $4,344 | $181,300 (-) Land $137,860 Building $43,440 |
| 2021 | $5,638.00 | $18,130 Land $13,786 Building $4,344 | $181,300 Land $137,860 Building $43,440 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 518 Keystone 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.
Wildfire risk around 518 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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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 386 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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