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721 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 721 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1897
Square Footage2,041 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$516,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$13,745.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-202-009
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-202-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,041 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1897
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1897
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address721 MONROE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1905
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
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 Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1004
Census Tract812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-202-009

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address721 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 06, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
GUARANTEED RATE
Jul 25, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
GUARANTEED RATE
Dec 11, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201812147
Prior Transfer DateAug 13, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000026083
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address721 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905
Document Number2021221031
Instrument DateJun 06, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2020
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address721 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051905, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905

Mortgage

Document Number2021221031
DateJul 30, 2020
Instrument21221031
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 29, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.12%

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address721 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905
Document Number1921357137
Instrument DateJul 25, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 07, 2019
Title CompanyREDWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address721 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051905, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905

Mortgage

Document Number1921357137
DateAug 01, 2019
Instrument21357137
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 31, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 11, 2018
Property Address721 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905
Document Number1834512147
Instrument DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument34512147
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$516.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address721 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051905, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905

Mortgage

Document Number1834512148
DateDec 11, 2018
Instrument34512148
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 10, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$53,523 (+16.36%) Land $11,310 Building $42,213$535,230 (+16.36%) Land $113,100 Building $422,130
2023$13,745.00 (-0.03%)
2022$13,749.00 Homeowner's exemption$45,998 Land $9,787 Building $36,211$459,980 Land $97,870 Building $362,110

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