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1046 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1046 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.201 acres (8,758 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$475,000 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill$16,234 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-116-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-116-001
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-116-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,865 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,865 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,758 sqft (0.201 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1046 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

1046 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1046 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 21, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201616029
Last Transfer DateApr 3, 2024
Transfer Doc0000022028
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 18, 2024
Property Address1046 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312
Document Number0010922028
Instrument DateApr 3, 2024
Instrument2410922028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1046 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1312

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$51,384 Land $13,356 Building $38,028$513,840 Land $133,560 Building $380,280
2023$16,234.00 (+11.84%)
2022$14,515.00 Homeowner's exemption$41,220 Land $11,604 Building $29,616$412,200 Land $116,040 Building $296,160

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

FEMA maps place 1046 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 1046 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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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