Cook County property record for 554 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 5.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
| Square Footage | 4,705 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $2,079,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $45,358.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-107-039
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 S EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-3507 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GOLD COAST BK |
| May 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GOLD COAST BK |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer GOLD COAST BK |
| Jun 02, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit COUNTRYSIDE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202423095 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0027839064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2127839064 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010420091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110420091 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 2013907069 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 554 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 2013907069 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13907069 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1165 N CLARK ST # 200, CHICAGO, IL 60610-7862 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1916157306 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 554 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1916157306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16157306 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1907006200 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7006200 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 554 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051708, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1907006201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7006201 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1165 N CLARK ST # 200, CHICAGO, IL 60610-7862 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1708 |
| Document Number | 1715317043 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15317043 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 466 N MAPLE AVE ELMHURST IL 601262344, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2344 |
| Document Number | 1715317044 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15317044 |
| Name | COUNTRYSIDE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 6734 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525-4515 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,548 (+6.94%) Land $13,962 Building $136,586 | $1,505,480 (+6.94%) Land $139,620 Building $1,365,860 | |
| 2023 | $45,358.00 (+2.26%) | ||
| 2022 | $44,356.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,781 Land $12,082 Building $128,699 | $1,407,810 Land $120,820 Building $1,286,990 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 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.
| Primary APN | 15-12-107-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,705 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 554 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1708 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| 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 | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
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