Cook County property record for 15237 Laporte Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,065 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,907 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-16-214-046 |
| Primary APN | 28-16-214-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,219 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,065 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 15237 LAPORTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-2333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & COMPANYS (FOREST)(HILLS) SUB OF PT OF NE NE SEC 16-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH & COMPANYS FOREST HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 824602 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15237 LAPORTE AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2333 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200364235 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bremen Township |
| Municipality | Oak Forest City |
| Secondary School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Forest Ridge School District 142 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,000 (+16.59%) Land $6,426 Building $12,574 | $190,000 (+16.59%) Land $64,260 Building $125,740 | |
| 2023 | $4,907.00 (-9.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,406.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,296 Land $5,622 Building $10,674 | $162,960 Land $56,220 Building $106,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 45 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OAK FOREST serves 27,478 people · EPA ID IL0312190 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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