Cook County property record for 539 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,781 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $22,859 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-110-013 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-110-013 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,781 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,100 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 539 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAVERNS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
539 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202426039 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 539 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1719 |
| Document Number | 0001223090 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2601223090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 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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| Address | 539 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1719 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 539 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1719 |
| Document Number | 0001112285 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2201112285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $835.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 839 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335 |
| Document Number | 0001112286 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2201112286 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,500 Land $13,130 Building $70,370 | $835,000 Land $131,300 Building $703,700 | |
| 2023 | $22,859.00 (-3.03%) | $83,500 (+14.38%) Land $13,130 Building $70,370 | $835,000 (+14.38%) Land $131,300 Building $703,700 |
| 2022 | $23,574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,004 Land $11,362 Building $61,642 | $730,040 Land $113,620 Building $616,420 |
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.
FEMA maps place 539 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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.
The area around 539 Franklin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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