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539 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 539 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,224 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.226 acres (9,845 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$1,250,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$15,518 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-108-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-108-018
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-108-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,224 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1891
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,845 sqft (0.226 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address539 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 Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-108-018

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address539 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ASSOCIATED BANK NA
Nov 19, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 07, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20252032
Last Transfer DateOct 15, 2025
Transfer Doc0000019017
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address539 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 03, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address539 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707

Mortgage

Document Number0004802196
DateFeb 17, 2026
Instrument2604802196
Lender
NameASSOCIATED BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressGREEN BAY, WI 54301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.25%
Type Change DateFeb 01, 2031
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change7.25%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Max Rate10.2%

November 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 19, 2025
Property Address539 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
Document Number0032319017
Instrument DateOct 15, 2025
Instrument2532319017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address539 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$117,501 (+95.84%) Land $12,799 Building $104,702$1,175,010 (+95.84%) Land $127,990 Building $1,047,020
2023$15,518.00 (-9.88%)$60,000 (+5.73%) Land $12,798 Building $47,202$600,000 (+5.73%) Land $127,980 Building $472,020
2022$17,220.00 Homeowner's exemption$56,748 Land $11,075 Building $45,673$567,480 Land $110,750 Building $456,730

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318120003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
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, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 457 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
AT&TFiber5,000 / 5,000
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
VerizonFixed Wireless1,000 / 75
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20

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