529 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 529 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,160 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$650,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$12,233 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-108-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-108-021
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-108-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,436 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,160 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address529 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1707
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSOLOMAN THATCHERS
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 25, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 4, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202520135
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 25, 2023
Property Address529 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
Document Number0014525116
Instrument DateMay 24, 2023
Instrument2314525116
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$590.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address529 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707

Mortgage

Document Number0014525117
DateMay 25, 2023
Instrument2314525117
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.12%

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address529 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
Document Number2026739004
Instrument DateJul 30, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2020
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address529 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051707, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707

Mortgage

Document Number2026739004
DateSep 23, 2020
Instrument26739004
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 22, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,000 (+16.84%) Land $9,308 Building $38,692$480,000 (+16.84%) Land $93,080 Building $386,920
2023$12,233.00 (+0.58%)
2022$12,162.00$41,083 Land $8,055 Building $33,028$410,830 Land $80,550 Building $330,280

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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