261 Lester Rd is a 949 square foot house on a 7,018 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 21, 1994 for $60,000. Based on Redfin's Park Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $116,286.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,018 sq ftLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$116,286
$56K since sold in October 1994$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($112K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is established to accommodate residential development in a manner consistent with the character of most existing single-family neighborhoods in the Village. Single-family dwellings, along with limited civic and institutional uses, are allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Slab
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE FOREST AREA2
Living Sq. Ft: 949
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L50 B17 PARK FOREST AREA 2 S36 T35N R13E
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,018
Legal Lot Number: 50
Legal Block Number: 17
Acres: 0.1611
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 949
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,018 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 31364030300000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
21st Century Preparatory Center
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Michelle Obama School of Technology
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Rich Township High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$111,000 – $134,000
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