Cook County property record for 16042 Forest Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,233 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-209-022 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-209-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16042 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-4014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W F (KAISER) & COS (ARBOR)(PARK) SUB SEC 21-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAISER & COS ARBOR PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16042 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOMO MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202624150 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16042 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Document Number | 0001224150 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2601224150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16042 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Document Number | 0001224151 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2601224151 |
| Name | TOMO MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.87% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 16042 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Document Number | 0020616087 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2520616087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $162.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2443 WARRENVILLE RD # 125, 125, LISLE, IL 60532-3673 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9919 S SAINT LOUIS AVE, EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805-3418 |
| Document Number | 0020616088 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2520616088 |
| Name | LIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 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 | $20,000 (-) Land $2,680 Building $17,320 | $200,000 (-) Land $26,800 Building $173,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,233.00 (+5.58%) | $20,000 (+35.98%) Land $2,680 Building $17,320 | $200,000 (+35.98%) Land $26,800 Building $173,200 |
| 2022 | $6,851.00 | $14,708 Land $2,345 Building $12,363 | $147,080 Land $23,450 Building $123,630 |
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (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.
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 | None beyond 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 340 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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