1018 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1018 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.191 acres (8,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$669,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$21,250 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-116-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-116-008
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-116-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,320 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area8,300 sqft (0.191 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1018 FOREST AVE
CityOAK PARK
StateIL
Zip60302-1312
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS T (GUNDERSONS) & SONS (GREEN) (FIELD) AVE ADD TO OA K PARK SUB OF VARIOUS LTS IN BLKS1-8 IN FIREMANS INSURANCE CO SUB NH SW
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionGUNDERSONS & SONS GREEN FIELD
Legal Block1-8
Legal Lot NumberBLKS1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionOAK PARK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract812200

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1018 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 13, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Dec 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
PERL MTG
May 26, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
WINTRUST MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20186119
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1018 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005012113
DateFeb 19, 2021
Instrument2105012113
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.99%

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1018 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
Document Number1921933156
Instrument DateJul 13, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1018 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021312, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312

Mortgage

Document Number1921933156
DateAug 7, 2019
Instrument21933156
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 6, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.42%

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 13, 2018
Property Address1018 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
Document Number1834706119
Instrument DateDec 11, 2018
Instrument34706119
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$669.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1018 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021312, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312

Mortgage

Document Number1834706120
DateDec 13, 2018
Instrument34706120
Lender
NamePERL MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60618
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 12, 2048

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 26, 2017
Property Address1018 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
Document Number1714615126
Instrument DateMay 8, 2017
Instrument14615126
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$632.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1018 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021312, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312

Mortgage

Document Number1714615127
DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument14615127
Lender
NameWINTRUST MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEMONT, IL 60018
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 25, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%

Mortgage

Document Number1714615128,
DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument14615128
Lender
NameTCF NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 25, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionOak Park Township
MunicipalityOak Park Village
Elementary School DistrictOak Park Elementary School District 97 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$65,369 (+37.58%) Land $12,658 Building $52,711$653,690 (+37.58%) Land $126,580 Building $527,110
2023$21,250.00 (+25.51%)
2022$16,931.00 Homeowner's exemption$47,514 Land $10,997 Building $36,517$475,140 Land $109,970 Building $365,170

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOAK PARK
serves 54,583 people · EPA ID IL0312250
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CHICAGO
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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