NOT LISTED FOR SALE

803 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $635,000 - $722,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 8, 2025

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

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,627 / mo

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Dec 18, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
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
$668,266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,266
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Outstanding Balance
$462,410
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$205,856

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$585,000 Proper Title
-- None Available
$322,000 Prairie Title
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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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

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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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