Cook County property record for 526 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $629,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $16,425 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-107-056 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-107-056 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,055 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 526 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMON THATCHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| 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 records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST C |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202424121 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0000020124 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0000020124, |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620124 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0011624121 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2411624121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $629.00 |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 526 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0011624122 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2411624122 |
| Name | FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST C |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.62% |
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 | $60,001 (+36.6%) Land $10,472 Building $49,529 | $600,010 (+36.6%) Land $104,720 Building $495,290 | |
| 2023 | $16,425.00 (+15.8%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,184.00 | $43,926 Land $9,061 Building $34,865 | $439,260 Land $90,610 Building $348,650 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| 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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