Cook County property record for 738 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-310-003 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-310-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,650 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 738 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 | WILLIAM (ZUETELLS) RESUB OF LTS1-2 & NH OF LT3 IN BLK 4 IN WILLIAM C REYNOLDS SUB NW SW SEC 06-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | REYNOLDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| 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.
738 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202016049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 738 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0015406326 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115406326 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 738 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1505 |
| Document Number | 2005016049 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5016049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| 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 | 203 LAKE ST OAK PARK IL 60302, OAK PARK, IL 60302 |
| Document Number | 2005016050 |
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| Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5016050 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 18, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $62,000 Land $11,245 Building $50,755 | $620,000 Land $112,450 Building $507,550 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $48,411 Land $9,731 Building $38,680 | $484,110 Land $97,310 Building $386,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 738 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 738 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 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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