Cook County property record for 705 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,125 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $20,121 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-104-013 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-104-013 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,125 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,075 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 705 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LATHROPS) RESUB OF PT OF LATHROP & SEAVERNS ADD TO R IVER FOREST RESUB OF ALL PT LYING E OF PK AVE TOGETHER WITH E 3/5 OF BL |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAVERNS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| 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 | 705 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202022047 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001068 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 705 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 705 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1723 |
| Document Number | 0029411031 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2529411031 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2065 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 705 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1723 |
| Document Number | 0022201068 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2122201068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 705 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1723 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 705 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1723 |
| Document Number | 2025822047 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25822047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $735.00 |
| 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 | 828 CLARENCE AVE OAK PARK IL 603041308, OAK PARK, IL 60304-1308 |
| Document Number | 2025822048 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25822048 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2050 |
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 | $73,501 (+2.23%) Land $19,598 Building $53,903 | $735,010 (+2.23%) Land $195,980 Building $539,030 | |
| 2023 | $20,121.00 (-13.34%) | ||
| 2022 | $23,217.00 | $71,899 Land $16,959 Building $54,940 | $718,990 Land $169,590 Building $549,400 |
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 |
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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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