Cook County property record for 720 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
| Square Footage | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,962 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $17,352.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 15-12-101-018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 13,962 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 720 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1751 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| 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 | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-101-018
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201226047 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026047 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 720 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0019028036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119028036 |
| Name | CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
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 | $76,000 (+36.9%) Land $18,151 Building $57,849 | $760,000 (+36.9%) Land $181,510 Building $578,490 | |
| 2023 | $17,352.00 (+3.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,822.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,515 Land $15,707 Building $39,808 | $555,150 Land $157,070 Building $398,080 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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