Cook County property record for 944 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $17,255 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-317-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-317-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,292 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,098 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 944 LATHROP AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVER FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60305-1449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF PT OF (NORTHWOODS) BEING SH EH SW SEC 01-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF PT OF NORTHWOODS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| 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 | 944 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FIN'L |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997471 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 944 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1449 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0015428579 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115428579 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AURORA, IL 60506 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 944 LATHROP AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1449 |
| Document Number | 1728557146 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 LATHROP AVE RIVER FOREST IL 603051449, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1449 |
| Document Number | 1728557146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28557146 |
| Name | CARDINAL FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
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 | $69,000 (+19.64%) Land $10,918 Building $58,082 | $690,000 (+19.64%) Land $109,180 Building $580,820 | |
| 2023 | $17,255.00 (+3.72%) | ||
| 2022 | $16,636.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $57,674 Land $22,290 Building $35,384 | $576,740 Land $222,900 Building $353,840 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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