550 River Oaks Dr River Forest, IL 60305

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Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 60305 and River Forest assessment pages.

Local guide: River Forest Township 2026 Property Tax Appeal Guide.

Appeal deadlines

The 2026 appeal windows for River Forest have closed (Assessor June 2, 2026, Board of Review September 1, 2026). 2027 notices usually start in March.

Deadline rule: Set by township: file with the Assessor by your township's last file date, and with the Board of Review while your township is open there. Evidence is reviewed by the Cook County Assessor's Office or, in a separate appeal, by the Cook County Board of Review. Dates checked September 27, 2026 against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public CCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

• Assessment changeThe assessor market value increased 28.7% from $551,020 in 2025 to $709,410 in 2026.
• Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $158 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
• Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the River Forest neighborhood and ZIP 60305.
• Neighborhood value signalAmong 528 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $369 per square foot.
• Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +32.8% on average.

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared October 16, 2026. Appraisal source: Cook County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: October 13, 2026. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 28.7% in 2026 from 2025.