Cook County property record for 16048 Forest Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,122 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,480 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-209-023 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-209-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,431 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,122 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16048 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 | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
16048 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16048 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201849247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000864 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 16048 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0013121274 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2213121274 |
| Name | INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16048 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Document Number | 1831349247 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31349247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16048 FOREST AVE OAK FOREST IL 604524014, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4014 |
| Document Number | 1831349248 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31349248 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
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 | $22,766 Land $4,449 Building $18,317 | $227,660 Land $44,490 Building $183,170 | |
| 2023 | $7,480.00 (+9.92%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,805.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,030 Land $3,892 Building $14,138 | $180,300 Land $38,920 Building $141,380 |
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 16048 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 16048 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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