Cook County property record for 835 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $13,402 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-320-004 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-320-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,450 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 835 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WEIL) & (VINSONS) SUB OF BLK 12 LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEIL & VINSONS SUB OF BLKS 1,7&12 IN |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 811900 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-01-320-004
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 835 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 07, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200234226 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,270 (+19.58%) Land $10,140 Building $42,130 | $522,700 (+19.58%) Land $101,400 Building $421,300 | |
| 2023 | $13,402.00 (+3.01%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,010.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,711 Land $8,872 Building $34,839 | $437,110 Land $88,720 Building $348,390 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318119003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None 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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 457 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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