Cook County property record for 838 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,827 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,865,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $30,575 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-415-022 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-415-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,827 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 13,160 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 WILLIAM ST |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUGUES ADD/OAK PARK |
| Legal Block | 13,13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6960 SW 54TH ST, 76, MIAMI, FL 33155-5624 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202524115 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029135 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 838 WILLIAM ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1455 |
| Document Number | 0034624115 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2534624115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,865.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 838 WILLIAM ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1455 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 838 WILLIAM ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1455 |
| Document Number | 0034624116 |
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| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2534624116 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 838 WILLIAM ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1455 |
| Document Number | 1809208237 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 838 WILLIAM ST RIVER FOREST IL 603051455, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1455 |
| Document Number | 1809208237 |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9208237 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/OAK PK RIV FOREST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1001 LAKE ST, OAK PARK, IL 60301-1101 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6% |
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 | $115,000 (-) Land $15,792 Building $99,208 | $1,150,000 (-) Land $157,920 Building $992,080 | |
| 2023 | $30,575.00 (+43.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,000 (+66.07%) Land $15,792 Building $99,208 | $1,150,000 (+66.07%) Land $157,920 Building $992,080 |
| 2022 | $21,256.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,247 Land $13,818 Building $55,429 | $692,470 Land $138,180 Building $554,290 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 374 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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