Cook County property record for 705 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
| Square Footage | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,020 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $236,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,832.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 15-12-202-028 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 705 MONROE AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1905 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (COUNTY) (CLERKS) DIVN OF PT BLKS13-14,17-18 & ALL BL K10 IN QUICKS SUB OF PT NE SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS DIVN OF PT BLKS13-14,1 |
| Legal Block | 13,14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-202-028
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202527022 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041004 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 705 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Document Number | 2024441004 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24441004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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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| Address | 705 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051905, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 705 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Document Number | 1812013046 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12013046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 705 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051905, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,683 (+21.95%) Land $9,126 Building $34,557 | $436,830 (+21.95%) Land $91,260 Building $345,570 | |
| 2023 | $10,832.00 (+13.09%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,578.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $35,819 Land $7,897 Building $27,922 | $358,190 Land $78,970 Building $279,220 |
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