Cook County property record for 725 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,540 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $918,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $13,619 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-102-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-102-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,540 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 725 FOREST AVE |
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| 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 | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 725 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202524001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 725 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Title Company | BURNETT TITLE, BURNET TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 725 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 0032818072 |
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| Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2532818072 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate | 6.32% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 725 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1931916116 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31916116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 725 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
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 | $53,063 (+12.99%) Land $12,402 Building $40,661 | $530,630 (+12.99%) Land $124,020 Building $406,610 | |
| 2023 | $13,619.00 (-3.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,061.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,964 Land $10,732 Building $36,232 | $469,640 Land $107,320 Building $362,320 |
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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