Cook County property record for 918 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,391 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,163 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $22,444 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-407-016 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-407-016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,391 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,163 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 918 JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WALLEN) & (PROBST)(THIRD) ADD TO OAK PK A SUB OF SE OF SEC1 SE SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLEN & PROBST THIRD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| 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.
918 Jackson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BK NA |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 918 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Document Number | 0015406001 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2215406001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 918 JACKSON AVE, 918, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 918 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Document Number | 0015406002 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2215406002 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 3.62% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 918 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Document Number | 2023207477 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 918 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051416, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Document Number | 2023207477 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23207477 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 918 JACKSON AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Document Number | 1803346129 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 918 JACKSON AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051416, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1416 |
| Document Number | 1803346129 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3346129 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $81,985 Land $10,996 Building $70,989 | $819,850 Land $109,960 Building $709,890 | |
| 2023 | $22,444.00 (+29.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,305.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,010 Land $22,449 Building $34,561 | $570,100 Land $224,490 Building $345,610 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 918 Jackson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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.
The area around 918 Jackson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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