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706 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 706 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,461 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,700 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,600,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$11,920 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-201-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-201-023
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-201-023-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,461 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address706 MONROE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1906
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > 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 Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTY CLERKS DIVN OF PT BLKS13-14,1
Legal Block13,14
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
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

706 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 29, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Apr 6, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FUNDING DOOR LLC
Feb 14, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
BARRISTER TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 29, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 29, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 6, 2022
Deed Document Number202522015
Prior Transfer DateOct 21, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000000149
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 29, 2025
Property Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
Document Number0002922015
Map ReferenceDOC 219852
Instrument DateDec 19, 2024
Instrument2502922015
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,600.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906

Mortgage

Document Number0002922016
DateJan 29, 2025
Instrument2502922016
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.85%
Type Change DateFeb 1, 2032
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change10.8%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Margin3
Max Rate10.8%

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 6, 2022
Property Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
Document Number0009621203
Map ReferenceDOC 219852
Instrument DateApr 1, 2022
Instrument2209621203
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906

Mortgage

Document Number0009621204
DateApr 6, 2022
Instrument2209621204
Lender
NameFUNDING DOOR LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term19 Months
DueNov 1, 2023

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 14, 2022
Property Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
Document Number0004510055
Map ReferenceDOC 219852
Instrument DateNov 10, 2021
Instrument2204510055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyBARRISTER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$400.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address706 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906

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$159,500 Land $11,310 Building $148,190$1,595,000 Land $113,100 Building $1,481,900
2023$11,920.00 (+23.51%)
2022$9,651.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$29,889 Land $9,787 Building $20,102$298,890 Land $97,870 Building $201,020

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 706 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 706 Monroe Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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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