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731 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 731 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,650 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.212 acres (9,222 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Sep 2003)
Tax Bill$21,021 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-309-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-309-016
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-309-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,650 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1902
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,222 sqft (0.212 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address731 FOREST AVE
CityOAK PARK
StateIL
Zip60302-1504
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 Block6
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionOAK PARK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
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

731 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address731 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 12, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 12, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200320080
Last Transfer DateOct 12, 2020
Transfer Doc0000001366
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2021
Property Address731 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
Document Number0003501366
Instrument DateOct 12, 2020
Instrument2103501366
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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address731 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504

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$72,119 Land $11,989 Building $60,130$721,190 Land $119,890 Building $601,300
2023$21,021.00 (+16.58%)
2022$18,031.00 Homeowner's exemption$50,377 Land $10,374 Building $40,003$503,770 Land $103,740 Building $400,030

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

FEMA maps place 731 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 731 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 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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