625 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 625 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,447 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,129 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$503,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$17,434 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Dec 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-108-059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-108-059
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-108-059-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,447 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,447 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,129 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address625 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 Block1
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-108-059

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address625 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 04, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 04, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 04, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201847054
Last Transfer DateMay 04, 2026
Transfer Doc0000028206
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 18, 2026
Property Address625 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Document Number0000028206
Instrument DateMay 04, 2026
Instrument202628206
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address625 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 04, 2018
Property Address625 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709
Document Number1833847054
Instrument DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument33847054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$503.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7222 W GREENLEAF AVE CHICAGO IL 606311013, CHICAGO, IL 60631-1013

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$67,000 (+28.88%) Land $11,868 Building $55,132$670,000 (+28.88%) Land $118,680 Building $551,320
2023$17,434.00 (+11.17%)
2022$15,682.00 Homeowner's exemption$51,985 Land $10,270 Building $41,715$519,850 Land $102,700 Building $417,150

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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

Based on FCC filings for 457 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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