740 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 740 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,623 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$13,193 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Line of Credit
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-101-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-101-013
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-101-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,623 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1903
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,950 sqft (0.206 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address740 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 Number25
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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Feb 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Jul 11, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOME PT FIN'L
Aug 1, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOME PT FIN'L
Aug 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOME PT FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number0020804070
DateJul 27, 2022
Instrument2220804070
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueMay 25, 2052

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0004707061
DateFeb 16, 2021
Instrument2104707061
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051
Interest
Rate2.75%

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number2027462115
Instrument DateJul 11, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2020
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address740 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051751, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number2027462115
DateSep 30, 2020
Instrument27462115
Lender
NameHOME PT FIN'L
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 29, 2050
Interest
Rate3.49%

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number1922046343
Instrument DateAug 1, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2019
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address740 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051751, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number1922046343
DateAug 8, 2019
Instrument22046343
Lender
NameHOME PT FIN'L
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 7, 2049

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address740 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number1725046440
Instrument DateAug 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address740 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051751, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number1725046440
DateSep 7, 2017
Instrument25046440
Lender
NameHOME PT FIN'L
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 6, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.25%

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$51,642 (+14.16%) Land $11,635 Building $40,007$516,420 (+14.16%) Land $116,350 Building $400,070
2023$13,193.00 (+4.54%)
2022$12,620.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$45,238 Land $10,068 Building $35,170$452,380 Land $100,680 Building $351,700

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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