735 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 735 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,794 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$425,000 (Jun 2001)
Tax Bill$22,317 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Line of Credit
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-309-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-309-015
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-309-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,794 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1901
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address735 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 Number11
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

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address735 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 8, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Nov 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jan 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 11, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 3, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200153923
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address735 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2023
Title CompanyTITLE 365, TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address735 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504

Mortgage

Document Number0012819036
DateMay 8, 2023
Instrument2312819036
Lender
NameTHIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
TypeBank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44105
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueApr 28, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address735 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
Document Number2033904266
Instrument DateNov 6, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2021
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address735 POREST AVE OAK PARK IL 60302, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Mortgage

Document Number2033904266
DateDec 4, 2020
Instrument33904266
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 3, 2050
Interest
Rate2.99%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address735 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
Document Number2001508044
Instrument DateJan 8, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2020
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address735 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021504, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504

Mortgage

Document Number2001508044
DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument1508044
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 14, 2050
Interest
Rate3.75%

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address735 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504
Document Number1713757127
Instrument DateMay 11, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2017
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address735 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021504, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1504

Mortgage

Document Number1713757127
DateMay 17, 2017
Instrument13757127
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 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$71,772 (+26.9%) Land $11,310 Building $60,462$717,720 (+26.9%) Land $113,100 Building $604,620
2023$22,317.00 (+9.37%)
2022$20,405.00 Homeowner's exemption$56,559 Land $9,787 Building $46,772$565,590 Land $97,870 Building $467,720

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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