Cook County property record for 554 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,290 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $705,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,711 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-041 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-041 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,290 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,050 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 554 PARK AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GERTS) RESUB OF PT BLKS9-10 IN LATHROP & SEAVERNS AD D TO RIVER FOREST IN SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GERTS RESUB OF PT BLKS9-10 IN LATHROP |
| Legal Block | 9,10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 554 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 8, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20216192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 554 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1713 |
| Document Number | 0015906192 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115906192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $705.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 554 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1713 |
| Document Number | 0015906193 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115906193 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Number | 0015906194 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115906194 |
| Name | GTE FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33602 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 554 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1713 |
| Document Number | 1910618106 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10618106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 554 PARK AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051713, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1713 |
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 | $72,000 (+27.09%) Land $11,765 Building $60,235 | $720,000 (+27.09%) Land $117,650 Building $602,350 | |
| 2023 | $19,711.00 (+7.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,294.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $56,653 Land $10,181 Building $46,472 | $566,530 Land $101,810 Building $464,720 |
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.
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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