Oak Park & River Forest Real Estate
Done Right.A consultative, data-driven approach to real estate in Chicago's most historic suburbs.
Oak Park & River Forest Specialist • 1,700+ Transactions • $700M+ in Sales
Not a Salesman.
A Strategic Consultant.
Real estate in Oak Park and River Forest is more than just transactions; it is about understanding the nuances of historic architecture, village requirements, schools, and neighborhood micro-markets.
With over 20 years of experience, Scott Berg has closed more than 1,700 transactions — including 190+ homes sold as an Oak Park realtor. I do not just "list" homes. I craft strategies. My clients benefit from deep local data, flexible terms, and a calm, analytical approach to pricing, negotiation, and problem-solving.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a move-up family, or a long-time homeowner planning to sell your Oak Park or River Forest home, my goal is to help you make confident decisions that protect your time, equity, and sanity.
The Berg Benefit
Why Oak Park & River Forest clients trust us with their most important decisions.
Years Experience
Two decades of navigating market shifts in Oak Park, River Forest, and the Western Suburbs.
Sales Volume
Data-driven pricing and negotiation focused on protecting and maximizing your equity.
Chicago REALTORS®
Consistently ranked among the top-producing brokers since 2004.
Google Reviews for Scott Berg, Oak Park Realtor
Real feedback from buyers and sellers I've helped in Oak Park, River Forest, and the surrounding Chicago suburbs.
"Scott is an amazing advocate during the buy and sell process. He is knowledgeable, professional, patient, accommodating, appropriately funny and full of relevant guidance. After what probably seemed like an exhaustive search, Scott helped us purchase a home we are delighted to call our own. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We recommend Scott and Berg Properties without reservation."
"Scott was a great agent. Tons of insight and expertise in the local market. Very patient and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Took his time and found us a great property and when it was time to sell he got us a fantastic price. Very supportive and available. Great experience. Would highly recommend."
"Scott was a pleasure to work with! He gave us great advice on getting our home ready to sell, and he was always available to answer even the smallest questions. Scott helped to price our house right, and we ended up with several great offers. The house ultimately sold quickly, and we were thrilled with our experience."
"Scott helped us find our first home, located in Oak Park. He worked around our travel schedules and had always had a ton of options for us to consider. Several options were not even on the market yet, which gave us a leg up. His knowledge of the area and assistance navigating the purchase process was invaluable."
"I wish everyone I hired was as good as Scott. His advice was great. His responsiveness was great. His knowledge of the market was great. I couldn't be happier with the results he got for me. And he made it all easy for me."
"We were lucky that Scott worked with us. He has vast knowledge of the business and has plenty of contacts to help. He made the process of purchasing our home pleasant, and he was always available for any questions or countless showings we attended. We could not be happier and highly recommend his expertise for your real estate endeavors."
Oak Park & River Forest Neighborhoods
Learn what makes Oak Park and River Forest two of Chicago's most sought-after historic suburbs—from architecture and parks to schools and current real estate trends.
Oak Park Neighborhood Guide
Classic bungalow blocks, Frank Lloyd Wright homes, walkable business districts and an easy commute to downtown Chicago. See homes for sale, schools, and recent market stats for Oak Park real estate.
Learn more about Oak Park
River Forest Neighborhood Guide
Tree-lined streets, architect-designed homes, and a quieter, estate-style feel just west of Oak Park. Explore River Forest homes, schools, and in-depth market insights before you buy or sell.
Learn more about River ForestHow Oak Park Compares to the Western Suburbs
I pulled 12 months of MRED data comparing Oak Park to Wheaton, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Naperville and Hinsdale. The results surprised me—Oak Park is the most affordable entry point into the inner western suburbs, and also one of the tightest markets in the group.
Most affordable median
The lowest single-family median in the six-suburb group—and the most accessible way into the in-demand inner western suburbs.
Supply of homes
Down from 1.4 months a year earlier—the largest year-over-year tightening of any suburb in the comparison.
Active listings YoY
Oak Park inventory fell while Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Naperville and Hinsdale all saw listings rise.
Is Oak Park's "Fall Buyer's Market" Real? 8 Years of Data Say Something More Interesting.
I analyzed every Oak Park single-family closing from 2018 through 2025 — about 3,700 sales — and the fall discount most agents talk about is real but small. The bigger driver of buyer leverage isn't the season at all. Here's what actually moves price.
Read the Full Analysis →Wednesday Journal
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Sept 3, 2026
Fall real estate market underway — for better and worse "The data confirms that if you're priced right, it's going to sell. In most cases, it makes no sense to wait until spring to list your house."
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June 1, 2026
Oak Park homeownership is more affordable than surrounding suburbs Analysis of Oak Park vs. five western suburbs on price, inventory, and market tightness.
Oak Park Is Eliminating Single-Family Zoning — What Homeowners Need to Know
The village board has referred a proposal to eliminate single-family zoning across Oak Park to the Plan Commission. Public hearings are underway now. I've broken down what's being proposed, what questions aren't being answered, and what it could mean for your property value.
Read My Full Analysis →Choosing between Oak Park and River Forest?
The two villages look like one community from the outside, but they're different markets. Different price points, lot sizes, school districts, tax rates, and daily feel. I put together an honest, side-by-side guide to help you figure out which one fits.
Read the Comparison Guide →Be the first to know about homes in Oak Park & River Forest.
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Featured Videos: Oak Park & River Forest Real Estate
Short, practical videos on buying and selling in Oak Park and River Forest—home tours, neighborhood breakdowns, pricing strategy, and real-world case studies.
Living in Oak Park: What Buyers Should Know
Quick walk through of Austin Gardens which is in central Oak Park.
Oak Park & River Forest Real Estate Video
Watch the latest video from Scott Berg covering Oak Park & River Forest real estate.
Living in Oak Park: What Buyers Should Know
Video Walkthough of 1227 N East Ave which sold in December of 2025 for over asking price.