Cook County property record for 511 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,871 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-319-059 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-319-059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 511 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60302-4647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (HANSENS) (SECOND) SUB OF LT22 IN J CZMOCKS SUB OF 10 ACS WH SW & LTS21-22 IN HANSENS SUB OF PT OF SW SW SEC 06-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HANSENS SECOND |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 812302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District listed 1973 · 1,337 contributing resources · NRIS 73000699 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1324 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1039 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202520230 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000764 |
| 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 | $44,408 (+22.22%) Land $6,552 Building $37,856 | $444,080 (+22.22%) Land $65,520 Building $378,560 | |
| 2023 | $15,871.00 (+25.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,638.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,333 Land $5,670 Building $30,663 | $363,330 Land $56,700 Building $306,630 |
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.
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.
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 778 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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