Cook County property record for 940 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,559 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-315-040 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-315-040 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1971 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Lot Area | 4,496 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Street Address | 940 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF PT OF NORTHWOODS BEIN |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| 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.
940 Franklin Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 936 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1338 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201333052 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 940 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 |
| Document Number | 1712122063 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12122063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 936 FRANKLIN AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051338, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1338 |
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 | $5,697 Land $5,395 Building $302 | $56,970 Land $53,950 Building $3,020 | |
| 2023 | $1,559.00 (+8.34%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,439.00 | $4,459 Land $4,158 Building $301 | $44,590 Land $41,580 Building $3,010 |
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 940 Franklin 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.
Wildfire risk around 940 Franklin Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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| 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 |
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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 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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