Cook County property record for 16124 Lorel Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 997 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,396 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-109-024 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-109-024 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 997 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16124 LOREL AVE |
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| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-3837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LONG) AVE SUB A RESUB OF LTS 1-5 & LTS 8-12 IN BLK 1 2 IN WYMANS WOODS SUB OF BLKS 1-13 & PT NW OF RR OF BLKS 14 & 15 EH NW |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVE SUB |
| Legal Block | 1-15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
16124 Lorel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16124 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027141 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $21,000 Land $3,564 Building $17,436 | $210,000 Land $35,640 Building $174,360 | |
| 2023 | $6,396.00 (-2.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,536.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,453 Land $3,168 Building $14,285 | $174,530 Land $31,680 Building $142,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16124 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 16124 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 197 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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