Cook County property record for 838 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $16,517 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-319-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-319-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,584 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 838 FOREST AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALBERT T (VANALSTYNS) SUB OF BLK4 IN SNOW & DICKINSON S ADD IN SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | VANALSTYNS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $66,302 (+5.51%) Land $10,152 Building $56,150 | $663,020 (+5.51%) Land $101,520 Building $561,500 | |
| 2023 | $16,517.00 (-9.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,303.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $62,837 Land $8,883 Building $53,954 | $628,370 Land $88,830 Building $539,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| 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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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