$499,999

beds

bath

1,249

square ft

840 Forest Avenue

Oak Park, Illinois 60302

New / MLS #12789628 / Single Family / Oak Park

Listing information updated 10/22/2026 at 1:03pm

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 Features

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,249

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

12x24

Dining Room:

combo

Kitchen:

11x11

Family Room:

13x15

Primary Bedroom:

8x12

2nd Bedroom:

8x10

3rd Bedroom:

8x11

Laundry:

11x21

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,800

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60302

City:

Oak Park

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

97, 200

Elementary School:

Horace Mann Elementary School

Middle School:

Percy Julian Middle School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,249

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

12x24

Dining Room:

combo

Kitchen:

11x11

Family Room:

13x15

Primary Bedroom:

8x12

2nd Bedroom:

8x10

3rd Bedroom:

8x11

Laundry:

11x21

Tax Amount:

$13,800

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60302

City:

Oak Park

County:

Cook

School District(s):

97, 200

Elementary School:

Horace Mann Elementary School

Middle School:

Percy Julian Middle School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Listing Office: Extreme Realty LLC

Listing Office Phone: 773.875.2400

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840 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 is a single family home currently listed at $499,999. 840 Forest Avenue features 3 Beds, 1 Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since October 21st, 2026 and was built in 1893. Nearby schools include Horace Mann Elementary School, Percy Julian Middle School, and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch. The nearest transit stops include Oak Park Metra Metra Milwaukee District West line.