Cook County property record for 616 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,983 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.332 acres (14,465 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $33,586 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-11-208-022 |
| Primary APN | 15-11-208-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,983 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,465 sqft (0.332 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 616 THATCHER AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (THATCHERS) RESUB OF PT OF BLKS20&21 & PRIVATE STREET ADJ SAME IN THATCHER PARK SUB OF PT OF EH OF NE SEC 11-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | THATCHER PARK SUB |
| Legal Block | 20,21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| 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.
616 Thatcher Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201641085 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 616 THATCHER AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0031441072 |
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| Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2131441072 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
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 | $126,000 Land $17,358 Building $108,642 | $1,260,000 Land $173,580 Building $1,086,420 | |
| 2023 | $33,586.00 (+14.65%) | ||
| 2022 | $29,294.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,138 Land $15,188 Building $78,950 | $941,380 Land $151,880 Building $789,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 616 Thatcher Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 616 Thatcher 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 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 |
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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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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