726 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 726 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,943 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.222 acres (9,688 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$602,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$18,805 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Transfer
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-310-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-310-006
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-310-006-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,943 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,688 sqft (0.222 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address726 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 Number3
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
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 13, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Jan 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Mar 17, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
MORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201755022
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 13, 2022
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505
Document Number0028655006
Instrument DateSep 26, 2022
Instrument2228655006
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, 720, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

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

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0002725102
DateJan 27, 2021
Instrument2102725102
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45245
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueOct 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.95%
Type Change DateOct 1, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change7.95%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.95%

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 17, 2017
Property Address726 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505
Document Number1707655022
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Instrument7655022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$602.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address726 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021505, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505

Mortgage

Document Number1707655023
DateMar 17, 2017
Instrument7655023
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA
TypeBank
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 16, 2047

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$61,000 (+30.98%) Land $12,594 Building $48,406$610,000 (+30.98%) Land $125,940 Building $484,060
2023$18,805.00 (+13.49%)
2022$16,570.00$46,572 Land $10,899 Building $35,673$465,720 Land $108,990 Building $356,730

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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