Cook County property record for 718 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $777,500 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $17,982 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-102-027 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-102-027 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 718 PARK AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GERTS) RESUB OF PT BLKS9-10 IN LATHROP & SEAVERNS AD D TO RIVER FOREST IN SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GERTS RESUB OF PT BLKS9-10 IN LATHROP |
| Legal Block | 9,10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| 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.
718 Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198358 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Document Number | 0000020276 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Document Number | 0008521242 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2108521242 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0002941176 |
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| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2102941176 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 2.62% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 718 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Document Number | 1925208358 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25208358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $777.50 |
| 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 | 718 PARK AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051706, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1706 |
| Document Number | 1925208359 |
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| Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25208359 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.62% |
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 | $58,292 Land $11,830 Building $46,462 | $582,920 Land $118,300 Building $464,620 | |
| 2023 | $17,982.00 (+10.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,230.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,682 Land $10,237 Building $43,445 | $536,820 Land $102,370 Building $434,450 |
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.
FEMA maps place 718 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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.
Wildfire risk around 718 Park Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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