Cook County property record for 15524 Lorel Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-16-313-014 |
| Primary APN | 28-16-313-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 15524 LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-4707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LONGWOOD) MANOR RESUB OF LT20 EX THE N125 THEREOF & LT19 EX THE E133.45 & EX THE N180 IN A T MCINTOSH & COS 155TH ST FARM |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGWOOD MANOR RESUB OF LT20 EX THE N1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
15524 Lorel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15524 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 201241092 |
| 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 |
| Elementary School District | Arbor Park School District 145 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,000 Land $3,240 Building $21,760 | $250,000 Land $32,400 Building $217,600 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $18,160 Land $2,880 Building $15,280 | $181,600 Land $28,800 Building $152,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 15524 Lorel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 15524 Lorel Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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