Price change

Price cut: $10K (7/10)

$339,000

5042 157th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452

3beds

1,380sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1970

9,600 Square Feet Lot

$341,900 Zestimate^®

$246/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated bathroomsAttached garageSpacious eat-in kitchenIncredible backyardDedicated laundry roomOversized corner lotStainless steel appliances

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home situated on an oversized corner lot in desirable Oak Forest. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the bedrooms, a spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, and an expansive lower-level family room offering endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. The thoughtfully designed layout provides comfortable living space on every level, while the dedicated laundry room and attached garage add everyday convenience. Step outside to enjoy the incredible backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the open space. Ideally located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this move-in-ready home combines space, functionality, and an unbeatable lot size in one exceptional package.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 144 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X12

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 144 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X12

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 144 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X12

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X10

Family room

Level: Basement
Area: 400 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20X20

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 234 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18X13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X13

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Partially Finished,Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Lot

Size: 9,600 Square Feet
Dimensions: 80 X 120

Details

Parcel number: 28164050280000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Frame

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1970

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Oak Forest

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $246/sqft
Tax assessed value: $240,000
Annual tax amount: $9,364
Date on market: 6/17/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$341,900

$325,000 - $359,000

$2,649/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/10/2026	Price change	$339,000-2.9%$246/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12680717 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$349,000+153.8%$253/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12680717 Report a problem
5/27/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/25/2024	Listed for rent	$2,300+16.5%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
4/4/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
4/3/2022	Listed for rent	$1,975$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/14/2013	Sold	$137,500-43.9%$100/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08328962 Report a problem
8/16/2004	Sold	$245,000+59.1%$178/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/7/1999	Sold	$154,000+20.8%$112/sqft
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1/7/1998	Sold	$127,500$92/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$24,000
2023	$8,680 +17%	$24,000 +50.8%
2022	$7,416 +2.5%	$15,919
2021	$7,233 +3.7%	$15,919
2020	$6,973 -6.9%	$15,919 -4.6%
2019	$7,490 +2.2%	$16,693
2018	$7,326 +0.5%	$16,693
2017	$7,292 +28.9%	$16,693 +33.9%
2016	$5,658 +2.9%	$12,469
2015	$5,497 +2.5%	$12,469
2014	$5,361 -3.5%	$12,469 -27.2%
2013	$5,554 -5.1%	$17,130 -7.2%
2012	$5,852 +3.4%	$18,464
2011	$5,657 +13.1%	$18,464 -14.6%
2010	$5,002 +11.2%	$21,629
2009	$4,497 +6.1%	$21,629 -5%
2008	$4,239 -11.8%	$22,768 -4.2%
2007	$4,805 +3.9%	$23,770
2006	$4,624 -30.2%	$23,770
2005	$6,626 +62.7%	$23,770 +59.2%
2004	$4,071 +18.9%	$14,932
2003	$3,425 +3.1%	$14,932
2002	$3,321 +9.6%	$14,932 +12.3%
2001	$3,031 +2.1%	$13,296
2000	$2,969 +0.5%	$13,296
1999	$2,954	$13,296

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 60452

Getting around

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

41 / 100

Some Transit

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Grades: 3-4Distance: 0.9 mi
5/10
Arbor Park Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 2.1 mi
8/10
Oak Forest High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Scarlet Oak Elementary School
High: Oak Forest High School
District: 145

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.