Cook County property record for 735 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
| Square Footage | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,160 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $12,233.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 15-12-102-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,160 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 735 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1750 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| 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 |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-102-006
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 735 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN BK |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048029 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 735 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1919249260 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP, ACCURATE TITLE GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 735 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1919249260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19249260 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 735 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1706257033 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 735 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1706257033 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6257033 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 02, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 (-6.33%) Land $9,308 Building $38,692 | $480,000 (-6.33%) Land $93,080 Building $386,920 | |
| 2023 | $12,233.00 (-20.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,443.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,244 Land $8,055 Building $43,189 | $512,440 Land $80,550 Building $431,890 |
735 Forest Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| 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.
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