Cook County property record for 705 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,183 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $16,523 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-309-036 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-309-036 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,183 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 705 FOREST AVE |
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| City | OAK PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60302-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (PACKARDS) SUB LTS7-8 IN BLK6 IN WM C REYNOLDS SUB OF NW SW SEC 06-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACKARDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| 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 (Boundary Increase) listed 2009 · 391 contributing resources · NRIS 08001096 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
705 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2007.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CENTURY LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200754059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 705 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | DOMA INSURANCE AGENCY OF IL |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0023507137 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2223507137 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 459 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2060 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 705 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504 |
| Document Number | 1922422104 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 705 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021504, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504 |
| Document Number | 1922422104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22422104 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
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| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 705 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504 |
| Document Number | 1819119160 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 705 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021504, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504 |
| Document Number | 1819119160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19119160 |
| Name | CENTURY LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2048 |
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 | $54,000 Land $5,438 Building $48,562 | $540,000 Land $54,380 Building $485,620 | |
| 2023 | $16,523.00 (-5.01%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,718 Land $4,705 Building $44,013 | $487,180 Land $47,050 Building $440,130 |
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 705 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.
The area around 705 Forest Ave 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 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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