Cook County property record for 520 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
| Square Footage | 2,290 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $17,521.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 15-12-107-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,290 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 520 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1708 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| 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 | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-107-048
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 23, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure OTHER |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2017 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201718030 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1727118030 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27118030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $395.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 516 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1714322064 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14322064 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 1 HOME CAMPUS DES MOINES IA 50327, DES MOINES, IA 50327 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $64,717 (+32.9%) Land $13,962 Building $50,755 | $647,170 (+32.9%) Land $139,620 Building $507,550 | |
| 2023 | $17,521.00 (+11.42%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,725.00 | $48,697 Land $12,082 Building $36,615 | $486,970 Land $120,820 Building $366,150 |
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