Cook County property record for 743 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,171 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $14,990 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-202-004 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-202-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,171 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 743 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER FOREST LAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-202-004
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 743 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 743 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSTAR NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 743 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Document Number | 0008412203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2108412203 |
| Name | NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,073 (+18.16%) Land $11,310 Building $46,763 | $580,730 (+18.16%) Land $113,100 Building $467,630 | |
| 2023 | $14,990.00 (+1.52%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,147 Land $9,787 Building $39,360 | $491,470 Land $97,870 Building $393,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 · Last verified October 2026
| 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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