Cook County property record for 553 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (1,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $637 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,790 sqft (0.41 acres) |
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| Street Address | 553 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1707 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| 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.
553 Forest Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MUTUAL FED'L BK |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994686 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 553 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 with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 9, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 553 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1707 |
| Document Number | 1705408154 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 1705408154 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5408154 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.75% |
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 | $2,327 Land $2,327 | $23,270 Land $23,270 | |
| 2023 | $637.00 (-2%) | ||
| 2022 | $650.00 | $2,013 Land $2,013 | $20,130 Land $20,130 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 553 Forest 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 |
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| 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 553 Forest 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 |
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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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