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704 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 704 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,473 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,413 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$600,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$15,056 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Transfer
Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-101-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-101-032
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-101-032-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,473 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,473 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,413 sqft (0.193 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address704 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1751
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSOLOMON THATCHERS
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract812000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO
Apr 6, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED HOME LOANS INC
Jan 18, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211344
Last Transfer DateFeb 4, 2022
Transfer Doc0000415018
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 15, 2022
Property Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number0007415018
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2022
Instrument2207415018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 6, 2021
Property Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number0009601344
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2021
Instrument2109601344
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$600.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address704 FOREST AVE, 704, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number0009601345
DateApr 6, 2021
Instrument2109601345
Lender
NameUNITED HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term239 Months
DueMar 1, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.37%

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 18, 2018
Property Address704 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number1801846208
Instrument DateJan 11, 2018
Instrument1846208
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2018
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$390.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address618 THATCHER AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051627, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1627

Mortgage

Document Number1801846209
DateJan 18, 2018
Instrument1846209
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJan 17, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$56,185 (+40.54%) Land $10,937 Building $45,248$561,850 (+40.54%) Land $109,370 Building $452,480
2023$15,056.00 (+16.62%)
2022$12,910.00 Homeowner's exemption$39,979 Land $9,464 Building $30,515$399,790 Land $94,640 Building $305,150

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

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

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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