748 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 748 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$588,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$15,719 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Line of Credit
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-12-101-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-101-011
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-101-011-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,940 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,950 sqft (0.206 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address748 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 Number26
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address748 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 5, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Nov 5, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
A&N MTG SVCS
May 7, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
A&N MTG SVCS
Apr 12, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
BANK OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 7, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20181051
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address748 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address748 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number0024813243
DateSep 5, 2023
Instrument2324813243
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueAug 25, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address748 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number2035317292
Instrument DateNov 5, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2021
Title CompanyLAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address748 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051751, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number2035317292
DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument35317292
Lender
NameA&N MTG SVCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60642
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 17, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address748 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number2018221139
Instrument DateMay 7, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address748 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051751, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number2018221139
DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument18221139
Lender
NameA&N MTG SVCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60612
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 29, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 12, 2018
Property Address748 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751
Document Number1810201051
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Instrument10201051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$588.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address748 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051751, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1751

Mortgage

Document Number1810201052
DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument10201052
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA NA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 11, 2048
Interest
Rate4.12%

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$60,736 (+7.73%) Land $11,635 Building $49,101$607,360 (+7.73%) Land $116,350 Building $491,010
2023$15,719.00 (-8.08%)
2022$17,100.00 Homeowner's exemption$56,376 Land $10,068 Building $46,308$563,760 Land $100,680 Building $463,080

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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