Cook County property record for 746 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,861 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,529 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-103-017 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-103-017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,861 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,050 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 746 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LATHROPS) RESUB OF PT OF LATHROP & SEAVERNS ADD TO R IVER FOREST RESUB OF ALL PT LYING E OF PK AVE TOGETHER WITH E 3/5 OF BL |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAVERNS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
746 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 746 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 746 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1724 |
| Document Number | 0020015024 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220015024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 746 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1724 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 746 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1724 |
| Document Number | 1724355014 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 746 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051724, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1724 |
| Document Number | 1724355014 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24355014 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 Land $13,065 Building $56,935 | $700,000 Land $130,650 Building $569,350 | |
| 2023 | $17,529.00 (-3.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,218.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,575 Land $11,306 Building $51,269 | $625,750 Land $113,060 Building $512,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 746 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 risk around 746 Franklin Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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