726 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 726 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,572 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.238 acres (10,382 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$550,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$30,215 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Construction Loan
Sep 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-101-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-101-016
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-101-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,572 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,382 sqft (0.238 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address726 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1751
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 Number24
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address726 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
CRYSTAL LAKE BANK & TRUST COMPANY NA
Sep 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 17, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
CRYSTAL LAKE BANK & TRUST COMPANY NA
Oct 3, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 3, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 3, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 5, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201949040
Prior Transfer DateJun 10, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000022044
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address620 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710

Mortgage

Document Number0027215018
DateSep 29, 2021
Instrument2127215018
Lender
NameCRYSTAL LAKE BANK & TRUST COMPANY NA
TypeBank
AddressCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0027116049
DateSep 28, 2021
Instrument2127116049
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.5%

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address620 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710

Mortgage

Document Number0016828775
DateJun 17, 2021
Instrument2116828775
Lender
NameCRYSTAL LAKE BANK & TRUST COMPANY NA
TypeBank
AddressCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 3, 2019
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number1927649040
Instrument DateSep 16, 2019
Instrument27649040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2019
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$550.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address620 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051710, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1710

Mortgage

Document Number1927649041
DateOct 3, 2019
Instrument27649041
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 2, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.87%

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$110,370 (+18.34%) Land $13,497 Building $96,873$1,103,700 (+18.34%) Land $134,970 Building $968,730
2023$30,215.00 (+0.33%)
2022$30,116.00$93,263 Land $11,679 Building $81,584$932,630 Land $116,790 Building $815,840

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.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
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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