Cook County Value

746 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,949 sqft, built 1924, in River Forest. Assessor market value for 2026: $950,000.

Cook County account 15122010130000

In line with similar homes

8 similar homes nearby support a value at or above your county value.

Assessor market value$950,000
Similar homes$1,060,932
No gap: similar homes are at or above the county value · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Assessor market value
$950,000
Tax year 2026 · before exemptions; the assessed value on your notice is 10% of it
Living area
2,949 sqft
$322 per sqft
Year built
1924
Average quality

What we found

Similar homes' assessments

Weak

0 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $359.76/sqft, which supports a value of $1,060,932.

Compare this assessment

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 , Board of Review ). 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 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 21.8% from $780,000 in 2025 to $950,000 in 2026.
  • Assessor market value per square footThe current public record shows about $322 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 637 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average assessor market value is about $380 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +29.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 511 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    2,942 sqft | $381/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (2,942 vs 2,949 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1924); Similar lot size (8,700 vs 8,700 sqft)
    $1,121,930
  • 734 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    2,932 sqft | $375/sqft | built 1923 | Similar size (2,932 vs 2,949 sqft); Similar age (1923 vs 1924); Similar lot size (8,700 vs 8,700 sqft)
    $1,100,000
  • 622 William St River Forest, IL 60305
    3,020 sqft | $358/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (3,020 vs 2,949 sqft); Similar age (1920 vs 1924); Similar lot size (8,900 vs 8,700 sqft)
    $1,080,180
  • 523 William St River Forest, IL 60305
    2,902 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1923 | Similar size (2,902 vs 2,949 sqft); Similar age (1923 vs 1924); Similar lot size (8,250 vs 8,700 sqft)
    $1,010,000
  • 523 Lathrop Ave River Forest, IL 60305
    2,860 sqft | $357/sqft | built 1922 | Similar size (2,860 vs 2,949 sqft); Similar age (1922 vs 1924); Similar lot size (9,200 vs 8,700 sqft)
    $1,020,000

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

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

Value history

Up 21.8% in 2026 from 2025.

Assessor market value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAssessor market valueChangeChange %
2026$950,000+$170,000+21.8%
2025$780,000$00.0%
2024$780,000$00.0%
2023$780,000+$158,930+25.6%
2022$621,070$00.0%
2021$621,070+$100.0%
2020$621,060——
6-year total+$328,940+53.0%