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Property Description
Rare North Oak Park Opportunity! Bring your vision to this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in a historic district on an impressive 53' x 174' lot. A true remodeler's opportunity, this property offers approximately 1,249 sq. ft. and a rare detached 4-car garage. Ideal for a buyer looking to create a custom home in highly desirable North Oak Park, close to parks, schools (Mann Elementary), transportation, shopping, dining, and downtown Oak Park. Offered at $499,999; home being sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 840 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $499,999
- Taxes: $13,800 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12789628
- Updated: 10/22/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Oak Park
- Driving Directions: East on Division from Harlem to Forest Ave. and South on Forest Ave.
School Information
- School District: 97
- Elem School District: 97
- Midd School District: 97
- High School District: 200
- Elementary School: Horace Mann Elementary School
- Middle School: Percy Julian Middle School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,249
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1893
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 53 x 174
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1893
- Tax Amount: $13,800.79
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16063030030000
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Schools
Schools serving 840 Forest Ave
School Districts:Oak Park and River Forest District 200, Oak Park Elementary School District 97
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Horace Mann Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 921 North Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Percy Julian Middle School 416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 840 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,724
—
$45,000
—
2023
$12,724
5%
$44,999
20%
2022
$12,068
2%
$37,583
—
2021
$11,820
1%
$37,583
—
2020
$11,681
-14%
$37,583
6%
2019
$13,594
4%
$35,433
—
2018
$13,085
2%
$35,433
—
2017
$12,798
17%
$35,433
8%
2016
$10,893
6%
$32,928
—
2015
$10,253
15%
$32,928
—
2014
$8,944
-7%
$32,928
-3%
2013
$9,620
-13%
$34,067
—
2012
$11,083
—
$34,067
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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840 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12789628) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 840 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $499,999 and was received on October 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 840 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oak Park? You can browse all Oak Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

