Cook County property record for 703 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,937 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,745 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,970 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-102-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-102-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,937 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,745 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 703 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMON THATCHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| 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 | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ANDERSON FIN'L |
| Apr 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI ANDERSON FIN'L |
| May 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI WELLS FARGO BK |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HARVARD ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201829084 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031057 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE FIRST, TITLE FIRST AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0026507277 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126507277 |
| Name | THE ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60614 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 2100713214 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 703 OREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 60305, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 |
| Document Number | 2100713214 |
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| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 713214 |
| Name | ANDERSON FIN'L |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60614 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 2011420196 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 703 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 2011420196 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11420196 |
| Name | ANDERSON FIN'L |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60614 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1916157046 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 703 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1916157046 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16157046 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1833719026 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 703 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1833719026 |
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| Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33719026 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK PARK, IL 60301 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 703 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1817129084 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17129084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $575.00 |
| 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 | 909 LATHROP AVE FOREST PARK IL 601302098, FOREST PARK, IL 60130-2098 |
| Document Number | 1817129085 |
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| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17129085 |
| Name | HARVARD ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HARVARD, IL 60033 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
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 | $58,001 (+22.97%) Land $11,369 Building $46,632 | $580,010 (+22.97%) Land $113,690 Building $466,320 | |
| 2023 | $14,970.00 (+5.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,126.00 | $47,166 Land $9,838 Building $37,328 | $471,660 Land $98,380 Building $373,280 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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