532 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 532 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,160 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$617,000 (May 2010)
Tax Bill$15,518 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Apr 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-107-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-107-044
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-107-044-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,116 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,160 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address532 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1708
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 Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
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 Address532 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Apr 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
May 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 7, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201011072
Prior Transfer DateJan 4, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000000935
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address532 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708
Document Number2101921284
Instrument DateNov 5, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address532 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708

Mortgage

Document Number2101921284
DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument1921284
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 18, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address532 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708
Document Number2031946336
Instrument DateApr 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address532 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708

Mortgage

Document Number2031946336
DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument31946336
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 15, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address532 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708
Document Number1715908221
Instrument DateMay 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 26, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address532 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708

Mortgage

Document Number1715908221
DateJun 8, 2017
Instrument15908221
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 7, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4%

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$60,000 (+24.6%) Land $9,308 Building $50,692$600,000 (+24.6%) Land $93,080 Building $506,920
2023$15,518.00 (+7.43%)
2022$14,445.00 Homeowner's exemption$48,153 Land $8,055 Building $40,098$481,530 Land $80,550 Building $400,980

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 386 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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