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615 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 615 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,339 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$700,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$10,864 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale
Oct 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-108-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-108-007
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-108-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,102 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,102 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,339 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address615 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1709
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSOLOMAN THATCHERS
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address615 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Oct 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Jun 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Jan 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FEDERAL SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 7, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202341184
Prior Transfer DateNov 20, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000054045
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 3, 2023
Property Address615 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Document Number0009341184
Instrument DateMar 26, 2023
Instrument2309341184
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$700.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address615 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address615 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0027901003
DateOct 6, 2021
Instrument2127901003
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.2%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address615 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Document Number2026208249
Instrument DateJun 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address615 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051709, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709

Mortgage

Document Number2026208249
DateSep 18, 2020
Instrument26208249
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 17, 2040

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address615 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Document Number1903849137
Instrument DateJan 15, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2019
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GIT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address615 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051709, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709

Mortgage

Document Number1903849137
DateFeb 7, 2019
Instrument3849137
Lender
NameFEDERAL SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 6, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.62%

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$43,000 (+38.9%) Land $9,541 Building $33,459$430,000 (+38.9%) Land $95,410 Building $334,590
2023$10,864.00 (+22.18%)
2022$8,892.00$30,957 Land $8,256 Building $22,701$309,570 Land $82,560 Building $227,010

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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