Residential > House
Sold
08/27/2004
Sold Price
$2,100,000$333/ft²
238 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
- 6Beds
- 5Baths
- 6,312ft²Living Area
- 0.7acLot Size
- -Pool
- 3Car
- 1913Year Built
- -DOM
- 27Permits
238 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 is a 6 bed, 5 bath, 6,312 ft² house built in 1913 on a 0.747 acre lot with 27 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2004 for $2,100,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,446,658.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 238 Forest Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,446,658
$229/ft²
-$653K below Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$2,100,000
$333/ft²
19 years ago
238 Forest Ave is valued at $1,446,658 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
238 Forest Ave was last sold in 2004 for $2,100,000.
Permits
238 Forest Ave has 27 permit records.
Permit History
27
Permits
May 22, 2023
Description: Install 200 amp separate service on detached garage and ev charger installationStatus: filedType: ElectricSub Type: Electrical (new installation)Effective Date: 2023-05-22Permit Number: PRELE202301620-ELEC1
May 4, 2022
Description: Remove existing asphalt shingles. Provide and install ice and water shield over entire pitched roof area. Install clay tile roof on house and garage with historic copper detailing on gable ends. Provide improved drainage in flat roof sections of roof. Provide new drain heads in flat roof sections. Provide and install new copper downspouts. Improve insulation under flat roof sections that are inaccessible from the house interior. Improve framing and connections in existing framing. Replace rotten or damaged facia and trim. Inspect chimney and tuckpoint or repair as neededStatus: filedType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2022-05-04Permit Number: PRRCA202201450-BLD1
September 10, 2018
Description: Replace the leaking copper roof and flashing up walls on the interior of the second floor south facing balcony. Same copper roof materials in same configuration. The only thing that will be visible from the street are the copper scuppers that penetrate the balcony wallsStatus: finalType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsEffective Date: 2018-09-10Permit Number: PRRCA201805925-BLD1
April 11, 2018
Description: Remove and replace with same rough-sawn cedar facia and window trim. Insulate west crawl space with closed cell foamStatus: finalType: BuildingSub Type: Alterations 1 and 2 unit-family dwellingsFees: $200Effective Date: 2018-04-11Permit Number: PRRCA201801754-BLD1
June 19, 2014
Description: Finish bathroom started from previous project in 2006Status: triageType: BuildingFees: $400Effective Date: 2014-06-19Permit Number: PRJ2014-00508
June 19, 2014
Description: Finish bathroom started from previous project in 2006Status: expiredType: BuildingFees: $400Effective Date: 2014-06-19Permit Number: BLD2014-01152
June 19, 2014
Description: Finish bathroom started from previous project in 2006Status: expiredType: plumbingFees: $400Effective Date: 2014-06-19Permit Number: PLM2014-00384
June 19, 2014
Description: Finish bathroom started from previous project in 2006Status: expiredType: ElectricFees: $400Effective Date: 2014-06-19Permit Number: ELE2014-00370
June 19, 2014
Description: Finish bathroom started from previous project in 2006Status: expiredType: MechanicalFees: $400Effective Date: 2014-06-19Permit Number: MEC2014-00176
May 7, 2014
Description: Replacement of 95 feet of 1 gas pipe from the meter to firepit located in the rearStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $88Effective Date: 2014-05-07Permit Number: PLM2014-00265
May 5, 2008
Description: 400 amp service- 1meterStatus: expiredType: ElectricFees: $200Effective Date: 2008-05-05Permit Number: ELE2008-00327
February 28, 2008
Description: Master bathroom remodelStatus: triageType: BuildingFees: $300Effective Date: 2008-02-28Permit Number: PRJ2008-00010
February 26, 2008
Description: Master bathroom remodelStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $300Effective Date: 2008-02-26Permit Number: PLM2008-00013
February 26, 2008
Description: Master bathroom remodelStatus: expiredType: BuildingFees: $300Effective Date: 2008-02-26Permit Number: BLD2008-00015
February 26, 2008
Description: Master bathroom remodelStatus: expiredType: ElectricFees: $300Effective Date: 2008-02-26Permit Number: ELE2008-00007
May 5, 2007
Description: Low voltage landscape lightingStatus: triageType: ElectricEffective Date: 2007-05-05Permit Number: ELE2007-00299
April 4, 2007
Description: Lawn sprinklerStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $325Effective Date: 2007-04-04Permit Number: PLM2007-00199
April 4, 2007
Description: Lawn sprinklerStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $325Effective Date: 2007-04-04Permit Number: PLM2007-00198
April 4, 2007
Description: Lawn sprinklerStatus: triageType: BuildingFees: $325Effective Date: 2007-04-04Permit Number: PRJ2007-00218
May 9, 2006
Description: Lawn sprinklerStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $360Effective Date: 2006-05-09Permit Number: PLM2006-00323
May 9, 2006
Description: Lawn sprinklerStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $360Effective Date: 2006-05-09Permit Number: PLM2006-00324
May 9, 2006
Description: Lawn sprinklerStatus: triageType: BuildingFees: $360Effective Date: 2006-05-09Permit Number: PRJ2006-00432
June 3, 2005
Description: Interior renvoations kitchen rear stairway (3) bathrooms no changes to exteriorStatus: expiredType: BuildingFees: $1,280Effective Date: 2005-06-03Permit Number: BLD2005-01520
June 3, 2005
Description: Interior renvoations kitchen rear stairway (3) bathrooms no changes to exteriorStatus: expiredType: ElectricFees: $1,280Effective Date: 2005-06-03Permit Number: ELE2005-00563
June 3, 2005
Description: Interior renvoations kitchen rear stairway (3) bathrooms no changes to exteriorStatus: triageType: BuildingFees: $1,280Effective Date: 2005-06-03Permit Number: PRJ2005-00650
June 3, 2005
Description: Interior renvoations kitchen rear stairway (3) bathrooms no changes to exteriorStatus: expiredType: plumbingFees: $1,280Effective Date: 2005-06-03Permit Number: PLM2005-00501
December 9, 2004
Description: Sewer repair. (sewer broken)Status: expiredType: plumbingFees: $40Effective Date: 2004-12-09Permit Number: PLM2004-01096
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2021$42,387.75From latest Total Assessed Value36.35%Total Assessed Value$116,607=Land+
Assessed Value$34,170Additions
Assessed Value$82,437
In 2021, taxes billed for 238 Forest Ave were $42,387.75, which is 36.35% from latest Total Assessed Value of $116,607.
Property History
238 Forest Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 238 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 238 Forest Ave.
Walkability Index
14 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
238 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 238 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 238 Forest Ave
Public Schools
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.28 mi
B+
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.66 mi
C+
Oak Park & River Forest High School
Grades: 9-12
0.56 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 238 Forest Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Elizabeth Court, Oak Park, IL 60302.
Seasonal Housing units 60302
4%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 60302
+3%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Elizabeth Court.
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 238 Forest Ave over selected time period.
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