7902 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 7902 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.253 acres (11,017 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$430,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$14,696 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-319-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-319-026
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-319-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,990 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,017 sqft (0.253 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address7902 CHICAGO AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1316
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCHARLES P (OGDENS) SUB OF BLK5 IN SNOW & DICKINSONS A DD SEC 01-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionOGDENS SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number13,14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract811900

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-319-026

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address7902 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jun 01, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FORUM MTG BANCORP
May 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
FORUM MTG BANCORP
Apr 09, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
5 ARCH FNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 09, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201940002
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address7902 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003917093
DateFeb 08, 2021
Instrument2103917093
Lender
NameBJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60631
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address7902 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316
Document Number2016347047
Instrument DateJun 01, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2020
Title CompanyNATIONAL TITLE CTR

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address7902 CHICAGO AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051316, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316

Mortgage

Document Number2016347047
DateJun 11, 2020
Instrument16347047
Lender
NameFORUM MTG BANCORP
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60631
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 10, 2050
Interest
Rate4.12%

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address7902 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316
Document Number1914240002
Instrument DateApr 26, 2019
Instrument14240002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2019
Title CompanyLIBERTY TITLE AND ESCROW, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$430.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address7902 CHICAGO AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051316, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316

Mortgage

Document Number1914240003
DateMay 22, 2019
Instrument14240003
Lender
NameFORUM MTG BANCORP
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60631
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 21, 2049
Interest
Rate5.62%

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 09, 2018
Property Address7902 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1316
Document Number1809946210
Instrument DateMar 23, 2018
Instrument9946210
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$400.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7742 W HIGGINS RD #C102 CHICAGO IL 606313353, C102, CHICAGO, IL 60631-3353

Mortgage

Document Number1809946211
DateApr 09, 2018
Instrument9946211
Lender
Name5 ARCH FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92612
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$57,000 (+29.95%) Land $13,220 Building $43,780$570,000 (+29.95%) Land $132,200 Building $437,800
2023$14,696.00 (+12.54%)
2022$13,059.00$43,862 Land $11,567 Building $32,295$438,620 Land $115,670 Building $322,950

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJul 2014 · rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

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 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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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 USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 457 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemRIVER GROVE
serves 10,282 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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