726 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 726 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Square Footage1,584 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,525 sqft (0.15 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$390,000 (2001)
Tax Bill$14,970.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-201-018
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-201-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area1,584 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,525 sqft (0.15 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address726 MONROE AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1906
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RIVER)(FOREST)(LAND) ASSOCIATION ADD TO RIVER FOREST IN NE IN QUICKS SUB OF PT OF NE NE SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionRIVER FOREST LAND
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number54
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract812000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-201-018

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address726 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
GUARANTEED RATE
Aug 25, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 10, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 03, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number200136363
Last Transfer DateJun 06, 2016
Transfer Doc0000045007
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address726 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
Document Number2023207297
Instrument DateJun 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 03, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address726 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051906, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906

Mortgage

Document Number2023207297
DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument23207297
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 18, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.12%

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address726 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906
Document Number1724904107
Instrument DateAug 25, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address726 MONROE AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051906, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1906

Mortgage

Document Number1724904107
DateSep 06, 2017
Instrument24904107
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 05, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.25%

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$58,001 (+27.66%) Land $8,483 Building $49,518$580,010 (+27.66%) Land $84,830 Building $495,180
2023$14,970.00 (+10.34%)
2022$13,567.00 Homeowner's exemption$45,435 Land $7,340 Building $38,095$454,350 Land $73,400 Building $380,950

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