601 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 601 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,986 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.464 acres (20,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$830,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$22,636 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Mortgage
Jul 2022 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-110-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-110-008
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-110-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,986 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1909
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area20,200 sqft (0.464 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address601 FRANKLIN AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1721
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(LATHROPS) RESUB OF PT OF LATHROP & SEAVERNS ADD TO R IVER FOREST RESUB OF ALL PT LYING E OF PK AVE TOGETHER WITH E 3/5 OF BL
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSEAVERNS ADD
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number10,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRiver Forest Historic District
listed 1977 · 620 contributing resources · NRIS 77000483

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

601 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address601 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1721
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 21, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ASSOCIATED BANK NA
Jul 5, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
MUTUAL FEDERAL BANK
Mar 9, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Mar 18, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 18, 2022
Deed Document Number20226286
Prior Transfer DateNov 23, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000046012
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address601 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1721
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 3, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0017233058
DateJun 21, 2023
Instrument2317233058
Lender
NameASSOCIATED BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressGREEN BAY, WI 54301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.62%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.62%
Max Rate At Change7.62%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate10.6%

July 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 5, 2022
Property Address601 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1721
Document Number0018606286
Instrument DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument2218606286
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$830.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR, 3217, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address601 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1721

Mortgage

Document Number0018606287
DateJul 5, 2022
Instrument2218606287
Lender
NameMUTUAL FEDERAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueJun 25, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 9, 2022
Property Address601 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1721
Document Number0006817062
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2022
Instrument2206817062
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284

March 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 18, 2022
Property Address601 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1721
Document Number0007706366
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2022
Instrument2207706366
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284
Mail Care OfRESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REVIEW

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiver Forest Township
MunicipalityRiver Forest Village
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Forest School District 90 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$127,790 Land $26,260 Building $101,530$1,277,900 Land $262,600 Building $1,015,300
2023$22,636.00 (+1.37%)
2022$22,329.00 Homeowner's exemption$72,568 Land $22,725 Building $49,843$725,680 Land $227,250 Building $498,430

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 Franklin 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

The area around 601 Franklin 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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