Cook County property record for 550 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,154 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $40,387 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Jun 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-107-040 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-107-040 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,154 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 550 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1708 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COUNTRYSIDE BK |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit COUNTRYSIDE BK |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST EAGLE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202020264 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 2210513333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 0010513333 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2210513333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| 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 | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0015921169 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115921169 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 2010820264 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10820264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| 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 | 742 BONNIE BRAE PL RIVER FOREST IL 603051931, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1931 |
| Document Number | 2010820265 |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10820265 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1921322026 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21322026 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 550 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1921322026 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21322026 |
| Name | COUNTRYSIDE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 6734 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525-4515 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1817946093 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17946093 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 466 N MAPLE AVE ELMHURST IL 601262344, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2344 |
| Document Number | 1817946094 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17946094 |
| Name | COUNTRYSIDE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COUNTRY SIDE, IL 60525 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 550 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1811755091 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11755091 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | PREMIER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1047 W MADISON ST CHICAGO IL 606072196, CHICAGO, IL 60607-2196 |
| Document Number | 1811755092 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11755092 |
| Name | FIRST EAGLE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.75% |
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 | $150,845 (+238.51%) Land $13,962 Building $136,883 | $1,508,450 (+238.51%) Land $139,620 Building $1,368,830 | |
| 2023 | $40,387.00 (+204%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,285.00 | $44,561 Land $12,082 Building $32,479 | $445,610 Land $120,820 Building $324,790 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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