Cook County property record for 252 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,245 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,444 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-08-119-028 |
| Primary APN | 16-08-119-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,245 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,999 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 252 LAKE ST |
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| City | OAK PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60302-4687 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF (RIDGELAND) SUB OF EH EH SEC 7 NW & WH WH SW SEC 8 SEC 08-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF RIDGELAND SUB |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 812500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District listed 1983 · 1,558 contributing resources · NRIS 83003564 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 Lake St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 728 S TAYLOR AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304-1624 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200654045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $33,647 Land $16,497 Building $17,150 | $336,470 Land $164,970 Building $171,500 | |
| 2024 | $11,444.00 (+4.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,969.00 (+2.64%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,687.00 | $27,833 Land $16,497 Building $11,336 | $111,332 Land $65,988 Building $45,344 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 252 Lake St 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.
The area around 252 Lake St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 567 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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