Cook County property record for 823 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,951 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $855,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $16,339 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-320-007 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-320-007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,951 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,200 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 823 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WEIL) & (VINSONS) SUB OF BLKS 1,7&12 IN SNOW & DICKI NSONS ADD TO RIVER FOREST IN SEC2 IN SW SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEIL & VINSONS |
| Legal Block | 1,7,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
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 records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 823 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EVERGREEN BK GRP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20236023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 823 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361 |
| Document Number | 0016006023 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2316006023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $855.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1957 N EAST FIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
| Document Number | 0016006024 |
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| Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2316006024 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 823 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361 |
| Document Number | 2029613232 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 823 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051361, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361 |
| Document Number | 2029613232 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29613232 |
| Name | EVERGREEN BK GRP |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK BROOK, IL 60523 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
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 | $63,000 (+17.47%) Land $12,240 Building $50,760 | $630,000 (+17.47%) Land $122,400 Building $507,600 | |
| 2023 | $16,339.00 (+0.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,214.00 | $53,632 Land $10,710 Building $42,922 | $536,320 Land $107,100 Building $429,220 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIVER GROVE serves 10,282 people · EPA ID IL0312640 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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