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543 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 543 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,151 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.226 acres (9,845 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$674,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$16,703 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-108-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-108-017
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-108-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,151 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1889
Architectural StyleOld Style
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 SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address543 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 15-12-108-017

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address543 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 29, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201639065
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address543 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707
Document Number2029903042
Instrument DateSep 08, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address543 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051707, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707

Mortgage

Document Number2029903042
DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument29903042
Lender
NameUNITED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressWESTCHESTER, IL 60154
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 26, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$64,331 (+15.57%) Land $12,799 Building $51,532$643,310 (+15.57%) Land $127,990 Building $515,320
2023$16,703.00 (-1%)
2022$16,871.00 Homeowner's exemption$55,665 Land $11,075 Building $44,590$556,650 Land $110,750 Building $445,900

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

May also be available at this address: AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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