Cook County property record for 627 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $19,762 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Oct 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-108-002 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-108-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,950 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 627 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 17, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit ARLAN SERVICE CO |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201812000 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034020 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 0026034020 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126034020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1931849167 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 627 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051709, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1931849167 |
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| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31849167 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368-2239 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1910146076 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 627 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051709, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1910146076 |
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| Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10146076 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368-2239 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1803712000 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3712000 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $650.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1650 W GRACE ST CHICAGO IL 606132746, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2746 |
| Document Number | 1803712001 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3712001 |
| Name | ARLAN SERVICE CO |
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| Address | 8330 KINGSBURY BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63105-3628 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 627 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1709 |
| Document Number | 1734619011 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34619011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1010 LAKE ST OAK PARK IL 603011147, OAK PARK, IL 60301-1147 |
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 | $73,221 (+13.56%) Land $11,635 Building $61,586 | $732,210 (+13.56%) Land $116,350 Building $615,860 | |
| 2023 | $19,762.00 (+0.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $19,717.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,479 Land $10,068 Building $54,411 | $644,790 Land $100,680 Building $544,110 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 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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