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7965 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 7965 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,298 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.264 acres (11,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$670,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$15,198 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN15-12-100-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-12-100-009
Alternative APN
  • 15-12-100-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,298 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,298 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,500 sqft (0.264 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address7965 CHICAGO AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1363
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(FOWLER) (BRUNER) & (BODINES) SUB OF SEC12 & SEC 11-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionFOWLER BRUNER & BODINES
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group6
Census Block6000
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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address7965 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1363
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 15, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20218832
Prior Transfer DateNov 18, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000499
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 19, 2021
Property Address7965 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1363
Document Number0020008832
Instrument DateJun 1, 2021
Instrument2120008832
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$670.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address7965 CHICAGO AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1363

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$61,484 (+7.79%) Land $13,800 Building $47,684$614,840 (+7.79%) Land $138,000 Building $476,840
2023$15,198.00 (-17.48%)
2022$18,418.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$57,038 Land $12,075 Building $44,963$570,380 Land $120,750 Building $449,630

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1979–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 8
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 2 claims

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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