742 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 742 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,322 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.272 acres (11,850 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$950,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$18,803 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-105-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-105-018
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-105-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,322 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,850 sqft (0.272 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address742 LATHROP AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1839
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(PART) OF (RIVER) (FOREST) SUB AS SURVEYED FOR THE SU BURBAN HOME MUTUAL LAND ASSOCIATION IN SEC 12-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionPART OF RIVER FOREST
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
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 Address742 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1839
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 10, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
PERL MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20176005
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address742 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1839
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0015528059
DateJun 4, 2021
Instrument2115528059
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.12%

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 10, 2017
Property Address742 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1839
Document Number1710006005
Instrument DateMar 10, 2017
Instrument10006005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2017
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$950.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address742 LATHROP AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051839, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1839

Mortgage

Document Number1710006007
DateApr 10, 2017
Instrument10006007
Lender
NamePERL MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60618
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 9, 2047
Interest
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$72,000 (-4.48%) Land $15,405 Building $56,595$720,000 (-4.48%) Land $154,050 Building $565,950
2023$18,803.00 (-19.08%)
2022$23,236.00 Homeowner's exemption$75,378 Land $13,331 Building $62,047$753,780 Land $133,310 Building $620,470

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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