Residential > House
Sold
02/03/2022
Sold Price
$825,000$270/ft²
228 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
- 5Beds
- 3Baths
- 3,053ft²Living Area
- 0.6acLot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1888Year Built
- -DOM
- 26Permits
228 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 3,053 ft² house built in 1888 on a 0.568 acre lot with 26 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2022 for $825,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $817,658.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 228 Forest Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$817,658
$267/ft²
-$7K below Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$825,000
$270/ft²
2 years ago
228 Forest Ave is valued at $817,658 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
228 Forest Ave was last sold in 2022 for $825,000.
Permits
228 Forest Ave has 26 permit records.
Permit History
26
Permits
March 21, 2023
Description: Restoration of an existing historic front porch at an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residenceStatus: filedType: BuildingSub Type: Remove & replacementEffective Date: 2023-03-21Permit Number: PRRCA202300758-BLD1
March 21, 2023
Description: Installation of a 19 panel; 7.79kw dc solar photovoltaic system on rooftop of coach houseStatus: plancheckType: ElectricSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2023-03-21Permit Number: PRRCA202300755-ELEC1
March 21, 2023
Description: Installation of a 19 panel; 7.79kw dc solar photovoltaic system on rooftop of coach houseStatus: plancheckType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2023-03-21Permit Number: PRRCA202300755-BLD1
February 13, 2023
Description: Old roof being replaced with new roofingStatus: filedType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2023-02-13Permit Number: PRRCA202300351-BLD1
February 13, 2023
Description: Old roof being replaced with new roofingStatus: plancheckType: Building demolishSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2023-02-13Permit Number: PRRCA202300351-BDM1
February 7, 2023
Description: Nfpa 13d fire sprinkler systemStatus: filedType: FireSub Type: Miscellaneous (new installation)Effective Date: 2023-02-07Permit Number: PRFIR202300256-FIRE1
June 14, 2022
Description: New water and sewer service. Replace the new sewerline in same alignment. Transition 4" ci pipe to 6" pvc outside house. Include cleanout at transition point. Any portion of the existing sewer to be reused shall be inspected and approved prior to connecting new pipe. Applicant must post no parking signage at least 24 hours in advance of the planned right-of-way obstruction. Signage can be downloaded and printed from the permit portal and should be posted on trees street poles adjacent to the planned obstruction. Signage should indicate the permit number the location and the duration of the obstruction. Applicant is responsible for removing the signage upon the completion of the right-of-way obstructionStatus: issuedType: Right-of-waySub Type: plumbing (new installation)Effective Date: 2022-06-14Permit Number: PRPLM202201401-ROW1
June 14, 2022
Description: New water and sewer service. Replace the new sewerline in same alignment. Transition 4" ci pipe to 6" pvc outside house. Include cleanout at transition point. Any portion of the existing sewer to be reused shall be inspected and approved prior to connecting new pipe. Applicant must post no parking signage at least 24 hours in advance of the planned right-of-way obstruction. Signage can be downloaded and printed from the permit portal and should be posted on trees street poles adjacent to the planned obstruction. Signage should indicate the permit number the location and the duration of the obstruction. Applicant is responsible for removing the signage upon the completion of the right-of-way obstructionStatus: filedType: plumbingSub Type: plumbing (new installation)Effective Date: 2022-06-14Permit Number: PRPLM202201401-PLBG1
May 16, 2022
Description: Install temp serviceStatus: plancheckType: ElectricSub Type: Electrical (new installation)Effective Date: 2022-05-16Permit Number: PRELE202201739-ELEC1
April 13, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence *** (water service will be on a separate permit)*** ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: issuedType: plumbingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRRCA202200392-PLBG1
April 13, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence *** (water service will be on a separate permit)*** ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: issuedType: MechanicalSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRRCA202200392-MEC1
April 13, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence *** (water service will be on a separate permit)*** ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: issuedType: Interior demolishSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRRCA202200392-IDM1
April 13, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence *** (water service will be on a separate permit)*** ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: issuedType: ElectricSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRRCA202200392-ELEC1
April 13, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence *** (water service will be on a separate permit)*** ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: filedType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRRCA202200392-BLD1
April 13, 2022
Description: New proposed detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit at an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence. ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: triageType: plumbingSub Type: New constructionFees: $3,987Effective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRACS202200394-PLBG1
April 13, 2022
Description: New proposed detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit at an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence. ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: issuedType: MechanicalSub Type: New constructionFees: $3,987Effective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRACS202200394-MEC1
April 13, 2022
Description: New proposed detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit at an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence. ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: issuedType: ElectricSub Type: New constructionFees: $3,987Effective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRACS202200394-ELEC1
April 13, 2022
Description: New proposed detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit at an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence. ***bismark roofing phoned in to report that they are not the contractor on this job and should not be on the permit. Roofing contractor req'd. Tpatterson on 1/27/23 ***Status: triageType: BuildingSub Type: New constructionFees: $3,987Effective Date: 2022-04-13Permit Number: PRACS202200394-BLD1
February 16, 2022
Description: Siding and trim replacement at an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence. Per tracy's request of compass architecture permit cancelled. Tpatterson 03/03/22Status: triageType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-02-16Permit Number: PRRCA202200395-BLD1
February 3, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence and a new detached garage with accessory dwelling unit. **per tracy brewer this permit has been voided as there are issues with the historical review that will cause hold up. New permit app will be submitted. Tpatterson 2/16/22***Status: triageType: plumbingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-02-03Permit Number: PRRCA202200271-PLBG1
February 3, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence and a new detached garage with accessory dwelling unit. **per tracy brewer this permit has been voided as there are issues with the historical review that will cause hold up. New permit app will be submitted. Tpatterson 2/16/22***Status: plancheckType: MechanicalSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-02-03Permit Number: PRRCA202200271-MEC1
February 3, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence and a new detached garage with accessory dwelling unit. **per tracy brewer this permit has been voided as there are issues with the historical review that will cause hold up. New permit app will be submitted. Tpatterson 2/16/22***Status: plancheckType: ElectricSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-02-03Permit Number: PRRCA202200271-ELEC1
February 3, 2022
Description: Level 2 alterations and 2 1/2 story + basement addition to an existing 2 1/2 story + basement single-family residence and a new detached garage with accessory dwelling unit. **per tracy brewer this permit has been voided as there are issues with the historical review that will cause hold up. New permit app will be submitted. Tpatterson 2/16/22***Status: plancheckType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-02-03Permit Number: PRRCA202200271-BLD1
February 1, 2022
Description: Interior demolition of select items at back of house including kitchen and bathroom finishes - no structural demolition includedStatus: finalType: DemolitionSub Type: DemolitionFees: $1,300Effective Date: 2022-02-01Permit Number: PRDMS202200257-DEMO1
January 25, 2022
Description: Interior demolition of finishes including kitchen fixtures bathroom fixtures and some plaster removal in rear of 1st floor and rear of 2nd floor - no structural demolition and no demolition of interior front of house. Note: interior work only. Exterior work requires additional historic reviewStatus: plancheckType: Interior demolishSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-01-25Permit Number: PRRCA202200206-IDM1
January 25, 2022
Description: Interior demolition of finishes including kitchen fixtures bathroom fixtures and some plaster removal in rear of 1st floor and rear of 2nd floor - no structural demolition and no demolition of interior front of house. Note: interior work only. Exterior work requires additional historic reviewStatus: triageType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-01-25Permit Number: PRRCA202200206-BLD1
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2021$30,284.16From latest Total Assessed Value37.42%Total Assessed Value$80,931=Land+
Assessed Value$25,987Additions
Assessed Value$54,944
In 2021, taxes billed for 228 Forest Ave were $30,284.16, which is 37.42% from latest Total Assessed Value of $80,931.
Property History
228 Forest Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 228 Forest Ave
Hazard Risks
Tornado276Wind225Hail221Particulates153Weather142Air Pollution125Ozone123Carb Mono104Nat'l Avg100Lead54Earthquake43Hurricane16
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 228 Forest Ave.
Walkability Index
14 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
228 Forest Ave has a walkability score of 14 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
19°F
High
34°F
Summer
Average
Low
62°F
High
82°F
In the winter at 228 Forest Ave, temperatures range from 18.91°F to 33.75°F with an average of 26.33°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 62.16°F to 82.07°F with and average of 72.12°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 228 Forest Ave
Public Schools
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.30 mi
B+
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.64 mi
C+
Oak Park & River Forest High School
Grades: 9-12
0.55 mi
A
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 228 Forest Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Oak Park.
Seasonal Housing units 60302
4%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 60302
+3%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Oak Park.
Crime Index for 60302
89
89
The crime index in 60302 is 89, which is 0.9 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 228 Forest Ave over selected time period.
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