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901 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Records

Cook County property record for 901 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,582 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.211 acres (9,194 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$299,000 (Jul 1997)
Tax Bill$23,482 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-06-122-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-06-122-026
Alternative APN
  • 16-06-122-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,582 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,194 sqft (0.211 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address901 FOREST AVE
CityOAK PARK
StateIL
Zip60302-1309
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS T (GUNDERSONS) & SONS (GREEN) (FIELD) AVE ADD TO OA K PARK SUB OF VARIOUS LTS IN BLKS1-8 IN FIREMANS INSURANCE CO SUB NH SW
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionGUNDERSONS & SONS GREEN FIELD
Legal Block1-8
Legal Lot NumberBLKS1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionOAK PARK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract812200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address901 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1309
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 2, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1997767
Last Transfer DateJan 15, 2020
Transfer Doc0000022045
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address901 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007506125
DateMar 16, 2021
Instrument2107506125
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueJan 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 29, 2020
Property Address901 FOREST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1309
Document Number2002922045
Instrument DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument2922045
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address901 FOREST AVE OAK PARK IL 603021309, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1309

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$78,000 (+74.46%) Land $14,021 Building $63,979$780,000 (+74.46%) Land $140,210 Building $639,790
2023$23,482.00 (+58.62%)
2022$14,804.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$44,709 Land $12,182 Building $32,527$447,090 Land $121,820 Building $325,270

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 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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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