719 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 719 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.183 acres (7,950 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$6,062 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale
Apr 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-102-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-102-010
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-102-010-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,364 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,364 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,950 sqft (0.183 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address719 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1750
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSOLOMAN THATCHERS
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address35 W WACKER DR, 11, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1637
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 30, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 30, 2026
Property Address719 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Document Number0008910092
Instrument DateMar 14, 2026
Instrument2608910092
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address719 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address35 W WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1723

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address719 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Document Number1912846036
Instrument DateApr 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address719 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750

Mortgage

Document Number1912846036
DateMay 8, 2019
Instrument12846036
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 7, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.99%

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$43,889 (+17.77%) Land $10,335 Building $33,554$438,890 (+17.77%) Land $103,350 Building $335,540
2023$6,062.00 (-17.83%)
2022$7,377.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$37,266 Land $8,943 Building $28,323$372,660 Land $89,430 Building $283,230

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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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