Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated ranch home in a desirable Oak Forest location! Just a half mile from the park district and minutes from the Metra, interstate access, shopping, dining, and more, this home offers both convenience and comfort. The bright, open-concept floor plan is enhanced by fresh paint, luxury vinyl flooring, and abundant natural light throughout. The updated kitchen features stylish quartz countertops and seamlessly flows into the main living space, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. A spacious laundry room provides excellent storage and offers the potential to be converted into an additional bedroom or flex space. Outside, enjoy a nice-sized backyard shaded by mature trees, along with a 1.5-car garage. Major updates have already been completed, including the roof, siding, electrical, plumbing, and appliances, making this home truly move-in ready.
Contingent
$235,000
5140 156th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stylish quartz countertopsAbundant natural light throughoutFresh paintBright open-concept floor planUpdated kitchenSpacious laundry roomLuxury vinyl flooring
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Siwinski (708)479-6355,
Lincoln-Way Realty, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12675413
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Quartz Counters
- Doors: Panel Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 98x116x97x116
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 28164000190000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,425
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Contingent | $235,000$261/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12675413 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+28.8%$261/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12675413 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2021 | Sold | $182,500-6.4%$203/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11261485 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2021 | Contingent | $194,900$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11261485 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2021 | Price change | $194,900-4.9%$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11261485 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $204,900+41.3%$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11261485 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2015 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: ABS Property Consulting Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2014 | Price change | $1,200+9.1%$1/sqft |
Source: ABS Property Consulting Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2014 | Price change | $1,100-8.3%$1/sqft |
Source: John A. Groebe #08747896 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2007 | Sold | $145,000+45%$161/sqft |
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| 10/19/2001 | Sold | $100,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2023 | $5,425 +5.6% | $15,000 +36% |
| 2022 | $5,136 +46.9% | $11,026 |
| 2021 | $3,496 +0.7% | $11,026 |
| 2020 | $3,471 -8.1% | $11,026 -6.9% |
| 2019 | $3,778 +2.3% | $11,849 |
| 2018 | $3,692 -0.2% | $11,849 |
| 2017 | $3,701 +4.3% | $11,849 +14.8% |
| 2016 | $3,549 +4.6% | $10,317 |
| 2015 | $3,392 +1.8% | $10,317 |
| 2014 | $3,331 +3% | $10,317 -6.9% |
| 2013 | $3,236 +2.9% | $11,077 |
| 2012 | $3,145 +0.9% | $11,077 |
| 2011 | $3,116 -15.8% | $11,077 -20.5% |
| 2010 | $3,699 +8.7% | $13,933 |
| 2009 | $3,403 +6.1% | $13,933 -5% |
| 2008 | $3,208 +8.7% | $14,666 +16.8% |
| 2007 | $2,951 +3.6% | $12,553 |
| 2006 | $2,848 +9.3% | $12,553 |
| 2005 | $2,606 +3.1% | $12,553 +12% |
| 2004 | $2,527 +3.1% | $11,208 |
| 2003 | $2,452 +15.6% | $11,208 |
| 2002 | $2,121 +60.6% | $11,208 +10.6% |
| 2001 | $1,320 +3.5% | $10,130 |
| 2000 | $1,275 -27.7% | $10,130 |
| 1999 | $1,764 | $10,130 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60452
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scarlet Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Arbor Park Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Oak Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 145
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