Cook County property record for 16136 Lorel Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 997 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $6,396 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-109-022 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-109-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| 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 | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16136 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 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16136 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3837 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199447 |
| 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 (+32.24%) Land $3,564 Building $17,436 | $210,000 (+32.24%) Land $35,640 Building $174,360 | |
| 2023 | $6,396.00 (+10.2%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,804.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,880 Land $3,168 Building $12,712 | $158,800 Land $31,680 Building $127,120 |
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 500 ft |
| 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.
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 |
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| 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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