729 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 729 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size0.254 acres (11,069 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$575,000 (Aug 2008)
Tax Bill$14,065 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-102-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-102-034
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-102-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,588 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,069 sqft (0.254 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address729 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1750
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTH60 FT N100 FT LOT3
Legal SubdivisionSOLOMON THATCHERS
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
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 Address729 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 18, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200826003
Prior Transfer DateJul 6, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000000653
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address729 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0026525013
DateSep 22, 2021
Instrument2126525013
Lender
NameHINSDALE BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressHINSDALE, IL 60521
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5%
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$52,551 (+17.34%) Land $14,390 Building $38,161$525,510 (+17.34%) Land $143,900 Building $381,610
2023$14,065.00 (+5.3%)
2022$13,357.00 Homeowner's exemption$44,784 Land $12,452 Building $32,332$447,840 Land $124,520 Building $323,320

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.

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
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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