Cook County property record for 718 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,424 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $24,221 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-310-030 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-310-030 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,424 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,515 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 718 FOREST AVE |
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| City | OAK PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60302-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WM C (REYNOLDS) SUB OF NW SW SEC 06-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | REYNOLDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201233124 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033040 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 718 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Document Number | 0031433040 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2231433040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 718 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 718 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Document Number | 2034262069 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 718 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021505, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Document Number | 2034262069 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 34262069 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 6, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.75% |
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 | $68,626 (+22.31%) Land $12,370 Building $56,256 | $686,260 (+22.31%) Land $123,700 Building $562,560 | |
| 2023 | $24,221.00 (+19.72%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,231.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,106 Land $10,704 Building $45,402 | $561,060 Land $107,040 Building $454,020 |
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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