831 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Records

Cook County property record for 831 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,388 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,150 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,040,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$23,894 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-01-320-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-01-320-005
Alternative APN
  • 15-01-320-005-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,388 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,150 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address831 FOREST AVE
CityRIVER FOREST
StateIL
Zip60305-1361
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > 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 Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionWEIL & VINSONS
Legal Block1,7,1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER FOREST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address831 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Dec 30, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DUPAGE CU
Sep 30, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST BK/MANHATTAN
Nov 27, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
FIRST BK/MANHATTAN
May 6, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
FIRST BK/MANHATTAN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201946134
Last Transfer DateJun 27, 2025
Transfer Doc0000020049
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address831 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005521179
DateFeb 24, 2021
Instrument2105521179
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.12%

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address831 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361
Document Number1936446134
Instrument DateDec 9, 2019
Instrument36446134
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,040.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1838 N 79TH AVE ELMWOOD PARK IL 607073507, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707-3507

Mortgage

Document Number1936446135
DateDec 30, 2019
Instrument36446135
Lender
NameDUPAGE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNAPERVILLE, IL 60567-3930
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueDec 29, 2034

September 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address831 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361
Document Number1901447055
Instrument DateSep 30, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address831 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051361, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361

Mortgage

Document Number1901447055
DateJan 14, 2019
Instrument1447055
Lender
NameFIRST BK/MANHATTAN
TypeBank
AddressMANHATTAN, IL 60442
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
Term12 Months
DueJan 13, 2020
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 27, 2017
Property Address831 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361
Document Number1733146254
Instrument DateOct 30, 2017
Instrument33146254
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address831 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051361, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361

Mortgage

Document Number1733146254
DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument33146254
Lender
NameFIRST BK/MANHATTAN
TypeBank
AddressMANHATTAN, IL 60442
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueNov 26, 2018
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%

May 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address831 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361
Document Number1724417032
Instrument DateMay 6, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address831 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051361, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361

Mortgage

Document Number1724417032
DateSep 1, 2017
Instrument24417032
Lender
NameFIRST BK/MANHATTAN
TypeBank
AddressMANHATTAN, IL 60442
Agreement
Term12 Months
DueAug 31, 2018

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$90,598 (+4.52%) Land $10,980 Building $79,618$905,980 (+4.52%) Land $109,800 Building $796,180
2023$23,894.00 (-11.13%)
2022$26,887.00 Homeowner's exemption$86,684 Land $9,607 Building $77,077$866,840 Land $96,070 Building $770,770

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 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 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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