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Last sold for $6,150,000 on Apr 19, 2018

1531 THATCHER AVE

RIVER FOREST, IL 60305
1.5
Baths
1,610 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,150,000 · Apr 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$46,137 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$168,531 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,956
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,575
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,531
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$674,124

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
95
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
64
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.105 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.67
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Willard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Roosevelt SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Oak Park and River Forest District 200

Neighborhood · ZIP 60305These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.133
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$232,452
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1531 Thatcher Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in River Forest 60305
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in River Forest 60305
  • Newer than 94% of homes in River Forest 60305

How it measures up in River Forest 60305

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Forest 60305.

Living area1,610 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,209 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 1531 Thatcher Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Forest 60305Cook County
Living areabigger than1,610 ft²28% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac86% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200094% of homes90% of homes

About 1531 Thatcher Ave

When did 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL last sell?

1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL last sold on Apr 19, 2018 for $6,150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL?

1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,610 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL built?

1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL?

1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL is assigned to Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Roosevelt School (middle), rated A; Oak Park & River Forest High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Oak Park and River Forest District 200. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL compare to other homes in River Forest 60305?

Among the 4,103 homes in River Forest 60305, it is bigger than 28% of them (1,610 ft² against a typical 2,209 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2000 against a typical 1943). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1531 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL was $46,137. The county assessed it at $168,531.

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