720 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 720 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,785 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$740,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$16,746 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-310-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-310-029
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-310-029-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,785 sqft (0.179 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 FOREST AVE
CityOAK PARK
StateIL
Zip60302-1505
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWM C (REYNOLDS) SUB OF NW SW SEC 06-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionREYNOLDS SUB
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionOAK PARK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract812302

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 2009 · 391 contributing resources · NRIS 08001096

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address720 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 20, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Jul 27, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIFTH THIRD BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202013047
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2022
Transfer Doc0000025101
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 20, 2023
Property Address720 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505
Document Number0011025101
Instrument DateSep 26, 2022
Instrument2311025101
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address720 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address720 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 27, 2020
Property Address720 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505
Document Number2020913047
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument20913047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2020
Title CompanyBAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TITLE SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$740.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address15 LAKE ST #1 ENFIELD NH 037483587, 1, ENFIELD, NH 03748-3587

Mortgage

Document Number2020913050
DateJul 27, 2020
Instrument20913050
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BK NA
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45227
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 26, 2050
Interest
Rate3.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionOak Park Township
MunicipalityOak Park Village
Elementary School DistrictOak Park Elementary School District 97 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictOak Park and River Forest District 200 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,177 (+13.23%) Land $10,121 Building $38,056$481,770 (+13.23%) Land $101,210 Building $380,560
2023$16,746.00 (+11.45%)
2022$15,025.00$42,548 Land $8,758 Building $33,790$425,480 Land $87,580 Building $337,900

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOAK PARK
serves 54,583 people · EPA ID IL0312250
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CHICAGO
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 778 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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