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628 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 628 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Square Footage1,510 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,960 sqft (0.114 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$609,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$13,574.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-107-029
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-107-029-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,510 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1907
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,960 sqft (0.114 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address628 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1710
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionROSS & WALCHS
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3006
Census Tract812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-107-029

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address628 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 07, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202120341
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 21, 2021
Property Address628 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710
Document Number0014120341
Instrument DateMay 14, 2021
Instrument2114120341
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 03, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$609.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address628 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710

Mortgage

Document Number0014120342
DateMay 21, 2021
Instrument2114120342
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.12%

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address628 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710
Document Number1729644065
Instrument DateSep 29, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address628 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051710, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710

Mortgage

Document Number1729644065
DateOct 23, 2017
Instrument29644065
Lender
NamePNC BK
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term444 Months
DueOct 22, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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$46,101 (+16.62%) Land $6,448 Building $39,653$461,010 (+16.62%) Land $64,480 Building $396,530
2023$13,574.00 (+6.34%)
2022$12,765.00 Homeowner's exemption$39,532 Land $5,580 Building $33,952$395,320 Land $55,800 Building $339,520

Flood & Wildfire

628 Forest Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

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

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.

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