Cook County property record for 1047 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,612 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $25,651 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-115-013 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-115-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,612 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,771 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1047 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60302-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 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 Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUNDERSONS & SONS GREEN FIELD |
| Legal Block | 1-8 |
| Legal Lot Number | BLKS1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 812200 |
1047 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1047 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RAYMOND JAMES BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1047 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1047 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1311 |
| Document Number | 0006434257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106434257 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 8, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1047 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1311 |
| Document Number | 1912001072 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12001072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $850.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1047 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021311, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1311 |
| Document Number | 1912146062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12146062 |
| Name | RAYMOND JAMES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PETERSBURG, FL 33716 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Oak Park Township |
| Municipality | Oak Park Village |
| Elementary School District | Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Oak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,263 Land $13,376 Building $60,887 | $742,630 Land $133,760 Building $608,870 | |
| 2023 | $25,651.00 (+18.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $21,589.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,644 Land $11,621 Building $48,023 | $596,440 Land $116,210 Building $480,230 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1047 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1047 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OAK PARK serves 54,583 people · EPA ID IL0312250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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