Cook County property record for 551 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,346 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $24,656 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-016 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,346 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,950 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 551 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1707 |
| 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 | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| 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 | 551 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL FED'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000408 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 551 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005408154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1705408154 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 551 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 2010039104 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 551 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051707, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 2010039104 |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10039104 |
| Name | MUTUAL FED'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60608 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 9, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
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 | $93,378 (+40.67%) Land $11,635 Building $81,743 | $933,780 (+40.67%) Land $116,350 Building $817,430 | |
| 2023 | $24,656.00 (+21.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,331.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,381 Land $10,068 Building $56,313 | $663,810 Land $100,680 Building $563,130 |
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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