Cook County property record for 540 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,688 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-107-042 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-107-042 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,950 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| 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 | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 N GROVE AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-2025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022418222 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0001418222 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2201418222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $487.00 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 421 N GRONE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-2025 |
| Document Number | 0001418223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2201418223 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.57% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0032120566 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132120566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| 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 | 10 S LA SALLE ST # ST2750, 10, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1002 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 830 HUNTLEIGH DR, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-8205 |
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 | $50,000 (+10.13%) Land $11,635 Building $38,365 | $500,000 (+10.13%) Land $116,350 Building $383,650 | |
| 2023 | $13,688.00 (-6.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,660.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,399 Land $10,068 Building $35,331 | $453,990 Land $100,680 Building $353,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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