Cook County property record for 535 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,221 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-019 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-019 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,160 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 535 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMAN THATCHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-108-019
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 535 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200333052 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018157 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 535 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 0015118157 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2215118157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 535 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | N TITLE COMPANY, SNP TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0010420062 |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110420062 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2041 |
| Rate | 2.61% |
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Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,400 (+24.47%) Land $9,308 Building $30,092 | $394,000 (+24.47%) Land $93,080 Building $300,920 | |
| 2023 | $9,221.00 (+1.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,117.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,655 Land $8,055 Building $23,600 | $316,550 Land $80,550 Building $236,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318120003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 457 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0312640, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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