16206 Forest Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Property Records

Cook County property record for 16206 Forest Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,040 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$5,437 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Line of Credit
Feb 2024 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28-21-217-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-21-217-028
Alternative APN
  • 28-21-217-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,334 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,334 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,040 sqft (0.185 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address16206 FOREST AVE
CityOAK FOREST
StateIL
Zip60452-4107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW F (KAISER) & COS (ARBOR)(PARK) SUB SEC 21-36-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township36N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionKAISER & COS ARBOR PARK
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionBREMEN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract825000

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address16206 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Person

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK
Feb 20, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SWIFT HOME LOANS INC
May 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CREDIT UNION 1
Jan 7, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CREDIT UNION ONE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 29, 2014
Deed SaleJan 29, 2014
Prior SaleOct 2, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201429024
Prior Transfer DateJan 15, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000029024
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address16206 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0002718009
DateJan 27, 2026
Instrument2602718009
Lender
NameCOASTAL COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressCAMPBELL, CA 95008
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address16206 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16206 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107

Mortgage

Document Number0005113043
DateFeb 20, 2024
Instrument2405113043
Lender
NameSWIFT HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2054

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address16206 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0014629120
DateMay 26, 2021
Instrument2114629120
Lender
NameCREDIT UNION 1
TypeCredit Union
AddressLOMBARD, IL 60148
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address16206 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107
Document Number1902447117
Instrument DateJan 7, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16206 FOREST AVE OAK FOREST IL 604524107, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4107

Mortgage

Document Number1902447117
DateJan 24, 2019
Instrument2447117
Lender
NameCREDIT UNION ONE
TypeCredit Union
AddressRANTOUL, IL 61866
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJan 23, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionBremen Township
MunicipalityOak Forest City
Elementary School DistrictArbor Park School District 145 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictBremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$18,891 (+53.44%) Land $3,216 Building $15,675$188,910 (+53.44%) Land $32,160 Building $156,750
2023$5,437.00 (-5.2%)
2022$5,735.00$12,312 Land $2,814 Building $9,498$123,120 Land $28,140 Building $94,980

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2008)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOAK FOREST
serves 27,478 people · EPA ID IL0312190
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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