NOT LISTED FOR SALE

803 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $574,000 - $668,386

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 08, 2025

Last sale price $585,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,259/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Field Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Charming & updated American Foursquare in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District! This 3-bedroom + den, 1.5 bath large Single-Family home sits on an oversized, deep lot on highly sought-after Forest Avenue! This classic has been meticulously cared for and updated while maintaining its timeless sophistication. The main floor features a wide Sun-room that opens to a large formal Living Room featuring a gorgeous fireplace surrounded by built-in shelving that opens to a formal Dining room and leads to an updated kitchen featuring Stainless Steel appliances, butcher-block countertops, newer cherry cabinetry & quaint eat-in area that overlooks your huge back deck & professionally landscaped yard - all perfect for entertaining! The 2nd Floor features 3 full bedrooms + a light-filled den, a large primary bedroom and a brand-new full bathroom with penny-tile flooring & classic Subway Tile surround. The partially finished Lower Level boasts a Family Room, storage, laundry and a roughed-in bathroom...all on a unique, extra-deep (179') L-shaped lot that has a professionally landscaped yard (2 PIN #'s) featuring several sitting areas, a water-fountain & flagstone pathway, an outdoor fireplace, 2-car garage (+ additional 2 outdoor parking spaces) and all on a very quiet, amazing block. This home is just steps from the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio and downtown Oak Park's great area restaurants, shopping, theater, library, many area parks, transportation, and top-rated Mann Elementary School & Field Park! *Also, per the city of Oak Park, an ADU/coach-house could be built on the property*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek DiSera

Compass License #475138669 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Duong Kim

Compass License #471005863

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,433

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 179.79 x 57.88 x 38.77
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Full Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Horace Mann Elementary School
  • Percy Julian Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Shared Septic

Community Details

  • Foursquare

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,433

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

4,051 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2200
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Sun Room, Family Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fire Pit
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Side Apron, Additional Parking, Direct Access, Rear/Side Entry
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Shared, Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Horace Mann School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Percy Julian Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 179.79 X 57.88 X 38.77
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12433
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Dec 18, 2024
Sold by
Osborne David S
Bought by
Yin Diana and Paczkowski Daniel
Seller's Agent
Derek DiSera
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Amy Duong Kim
Compass
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.34%
Views
120
Current Estimated Value
$621,597

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,597
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Outstanding Balance
$462,410
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,187

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2017
Sold by
Osborne Laura L
Bought by
Osborne David S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2003
Sold by
Pritchard Pritchard Jocelyn H Jocelyn H
Bought by
Osborne David and Thompson Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,900
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2001
Sold by
Pritchard Jocelyn H
Bought by
Pritchard Jocelyn H and Declaration Of Trust Jocelyn H Pritchard
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Yin Diana $585,000 Proper Title
Osborne David S -- None Available
Osborne David $322,000 Prairie Title
Pritchard Jocelyn H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yin Diana $468,000
Previous Owner Osborne David $305,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Sold $585,000 -2.3% $266 / Sq Ft
11/17/2024 11/17/24 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $599,000 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,285 $41,000 $5,265 $35,735
2024 $12,285 $41,000 $5,265 $35,735
2023 $11,271 $41,000 $5,265 $35,735
2022 $11,271 $32,772 $4,556 $28,216
2021 $11,017 $32,771 $4,556 $28,215
2020 $10,831 $32,771 $4,556 $28,215
2019 $11,280 $32,830 $4,151 $28,679
2018 $10,855 $32,830 $4,151 $28,679
2017 $10,638 $32,830 $4,151 $28,679
2016 $11,057 $29,969 $3,442 $26,527
2015 $9,861 $29,969 $3,442 $26,527
2014 $9,182 $29,969 $3,442 $26,527
2013 $8,892 $29,953 $3,442 $26,511
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12188155

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-302-032-0000

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