Cook County property record for 753 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,515 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,592 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $674,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $14,970 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-12-102-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-12-102-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,515 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,592 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 753 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOLOMAN THATCHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 201 N WESTSHORE DR, 1401, CHICAGO, IL 60601-7260 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 20, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| May 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20236004 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008005 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 753 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 0011006004 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2311006004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $674.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 753 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 753 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0024546224 |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2124546224 |
| Name | CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 237 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 753 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1715347131 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 753 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051750, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1750 |
| Document Number | 1715347131 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15347131 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.24% |
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 | $75,454 (+53.68%) Land $11,170 Building $64,284 | $754,540 (+53.68%) Land $111,700 Building $642,840 | |
| 2023 | $14,970.00 (+1.49%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,750.00 | $49,097 Land $9,666 Building $39,431 | $490,970 Land $96,660 Building $394,310 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
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| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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