Cook County property record for 601 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $16,066 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-011 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,294 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,160 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 601 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1709 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 601 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GRAND RIDGE NATIONAL BANK |
| May 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BK |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BARRINGTON BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201316034 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 601 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0009202346 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2409202346 |
| Name | GRAND RIDGE NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHEATON, IL 60187 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 601 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOVAS TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0014616003 |
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| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2114616003 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 601 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1927434039 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 601 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051709, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1927434039 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27434039 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 601 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1700619259 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 601 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051709, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1700619259 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 619259 |
| Name | BARRINGTON BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
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 | $62,000 (+15.04%) Land $9,308 Building $52,692 | $620,000 (+15.04%) Land $93,080 Building $526,920 | |
| 2023 | $16,066.00 (-1.43%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,299.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,894 Land $8,055 Building $45,839 | $538,940 Land $80,550 Building $458,390 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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