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531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,533 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.219 acres (9,550 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,225,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$19,163 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Transfer
Feb 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-11-209-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-11-209-018
Alternative APN
  • 15-11-209-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,533 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,550 sqft (0.219 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address531 THATCHER AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1624
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionFOWLER BRUNER AND BODINS SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group6
Census Block6003
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1520 N ASHLAND AVE, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60622-2227
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 17, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202520179
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 20, 2026
Property Address531 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1624
Document Number0000007009
Instrument DateJun 12, 2026
Instrument20267009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address531 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1624

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 17, 2021
Property Address531 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1624
Document Number0004812196
Instrument DateNov 14, 2020
Instrument2104812196
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address11866 SEDGEWICK DR, 11866, HUNTLEY, IL 60142

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1520 N 15TH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160-2106

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$77,909 (+8.84%) Land $11,460 Building $66,449$779,090 (+8.84%) Land $114,600 Building $664,490
2023$19,163.00 (-17.1%)
2022$23,116.00$71,584 Land $10,027 Building $61,557$715,840 Land $100,270 Building $615,570

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1979–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 8
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 2 claims

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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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