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823 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 823 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.275 acres (11,960 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$800,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$17,117 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale
Jun 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-322-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-322-013
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-322-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,092 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,960 sqft (0.275 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address823 FRANKLIN AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1335
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionNORTH WOODS
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract811900

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 File
Mailing Address823 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
PROPER TITLE LLC
Jun 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTH SHORE TR & SVGS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 31, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202125150
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000013051
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 23, 2021
Property Address823 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335
Document Number0023525150
Instrument DateJul 6, 2021
Instrument2123525150
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$800.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address823 FRANKLIN AVE, 823, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address823 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address823 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335
Document Number1816517082
Instrument DateJun 8, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2018
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address823 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051335, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1335

Mortgage

Document Number1816517082
DateJun 14, 2018
Instrument16517082
Lender
NameNORTH SHORE TR & SVGS
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressLINDENHURST, IL 60046
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 13, 2048

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$68,493 (+17.06%) Land $14,352 Building $54,141$684,930 (+17.06%) Land $143,520 Building $541,410
2023$17,117.00 (+1.24%)
2022$16,907.00 Homeowner's exemption$58,513 Land $12,558 Building $45,955$585,130 Land $125,580 Building $459,550

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
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

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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