Cook County property record for 16131 Forest Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,148 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Jan 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-214-008 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-214-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,360 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 16131 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-4015 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
16131 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16131 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CONSTRUCTIVE LNS LLC |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202424365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16131 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4015 |
| Document Number | 0008824365 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2408824365 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $182.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16131 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4015 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 16131 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 RAVINIA PL, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462-3766 |
| Document Number | 0002625129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2302625129 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | VILLA PARK, IL 60181 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 16131 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4015 |
| Document Number | 2101933079 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1400 RAVINIA PL ORLAND PARK IL 604623766, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462-3766 |
| Document Number | 2101933079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1933079 |
| Name | CONSTRUCTIVE LNS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16131 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4015 |
| Document Number | 2030544047 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30544047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $112.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1400 RAVINIA PL ORLAND PARK IL 604623766, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462-3766 |
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 | $17,000 Land $2,144 Building $14,856 | $170,000 Land $21,440 Building $148,560 | |
| 2023 | $6,148.00 (+25.88%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,884.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $10,486 Land $1,876 Building $8,610 | $104,860 Land $18,760 Building $86,100 |
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 16131 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 | 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 16131 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 138 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 DSL | 100 / 20 |
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