715 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 715 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,645 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.183 acres (7,950 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,205,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$29,480 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-12-102-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-12-102-011`
Alternative APN	`15-12-102-011-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,645 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,950 sqft (0.183 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	715 FOREST AVE
City	RIVER FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60305-1750
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	(SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	12
Legal Subdivision	SOLOMAN THATCHERS
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	RIVER FOREST
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-102-011

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	715 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 20, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE
Jan 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK
Mar 05, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage US BK
Aug 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202017149
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 28, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000057127
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2020
Property Address	715 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Document Number	2029217149
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2020
Instrument	29217149
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 04, 2020
Title Company	PRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,205.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	715 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750

Mortgage

Document Number	2029217150
Date	Oct 20, 2020
Instrument	29217150

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 19, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.12%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	715 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Document Number	2003657064
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	715 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750

Mortgage

Document Number	2003657064
Date	Feb 05, 2020
Instrument	3657064

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 04, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.25%

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	715 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Document Number	1807249203
Instrument Date	Mar 05, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	715 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750

Mortgage

Document Number	1807249203
Date	Mar 13, 2018
Instrument	7249203

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 12, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.12%

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2017
Property Address	715 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Document Number	1724357127
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	24357127
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2017
Title Company	PRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	715 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750

Mortgage

Document Number	1724357128
Date	Aug 31, 2017
Instrument	24357128

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST
Type	Bank
Address	OAK PARK, IL 60301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Aug 30, 2022

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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		$111,000 (+79.92%) Land $10,335 Building $100,665	$1,110,000 (+79.92%) Land $103,350 Building $1,006,650
2023	$29,480.00 (+56.66%)
2022	$18,818.00 Homeowner's exemption	$61,695 Land $8,943 Building $52,752	$616,950 Land $89,430 Building $527,520

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318120003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X
Special Flood Hazard Area	No
Flood Hazard	Minimal
500-Year Floodplain	No
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, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land in reach
Wildfire Likelihood	Negligible
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Individually Listed	River 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 457 locations within about half a mile of this property

Provider	Technology	Download / Upload (Mbps)
AT&T	Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity	Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile USA	Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available at this address: AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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