534 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 534 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 3,322 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.231 acres (10,050 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$650,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill$22,567 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-109-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-109-037
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-109-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,322 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,050 sqft (0.231 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address534 FRANKLIN AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(LATHROPS) RESUB OF PT OF LATHROP & SEAVERNS ADD TO R IVER FOREST RESUB OF ALL PT LYING E OF PK AVE TOGETHER WITH E 3/5 OF BL
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSEAVERNS ADD
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address534 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1720
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 27, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 30, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST MIDWEST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201329033
Last Transfer DateMay 22, 2019
Transfer Doc0000045066
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address534 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1720
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024445237
DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument2124445237
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 27, 2019
Property Address534 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1720
Document Number1917845066
Instrument DateMay 22, 2019
Instrument17845066
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address534 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051720, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1720

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address534 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1720
Document Number1704747001
Instrument DateJan 30, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address534 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051720, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1720

Mortgage

Document Number1704747001
DateFeb 16, 2017
Instrument4747001
Lender
NameFIRST MIDWEST BK
TypeBank
AddressITASCA, IL 60143
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 15, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.75%

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$85,750 (+35.87%) Land $13,065 Building $72,685$857,500 (+35.87%) Land $130,650 Building $726,850
2023$22,567.00 (+17.07%)
2022$19,276.00 Homeowner's exemption$63,113 Land $11,306 Building $51,807$631,130 Land $113,060 Building $518,070

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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