Cook County property record for 15942 Lorel Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,757 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-101-023 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-101-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,070 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 15942 LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-3833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WYMANS) (WOODS) SUB OF BLKS1-13 & PT NW OF RR OF BLK S14&15 IN EH OF NW SEC 21-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WYMANS WOODS |
| Legal Block | 1-13, |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
15942 Lorel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15942 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201749110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15942 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3833 |
| Document Number | 1724149110 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24149110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8610 LINDER AVE BURBANK IL 604592928, BURBANK, IL 60459-2928 |
| Document Number | 1724149111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24149111 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15942 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3833 |
| Document Number | 1700922099 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Instrument | 922099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9016 ODELL AVE BRIDGEVIEW IL 604552128, BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455-2128 |
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 | $21,048 Land $2,970 Building $18,078 | $210,480 Land $29,700 Building $180,780 | |
| 2023 | $6,757.00 (+7.85%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,265.00 | $16,871 Land $2,640 Building $14,231 | $168,710 Land $26,400 Building $142,310 |
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 15942 Lorel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2000 · 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.
The area around 15942 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 |
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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 253 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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