Cook County property record for 747 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
| Square Footage | 1,837 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $555,000 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $14,244.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 15-12-202-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,837 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 747 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1905 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH2 LOT51 BLK18 NE4 S12 T39N R12 E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER FOREST LAND ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 812000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-12-202-003
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 747 MONROE AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200757023 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $58,000 (+30.96%) Land $11,310 Building $46,690 | $580,000 (+30.96%) Land $113,100 Building $466,900 | |
| 2023 | $14,244.00 (+15.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,313.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,289 Land $9,787 Building $34,502 | $442,890 Land $97,870 Building $345,020 |
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