Cook County property record for 16221 Lorel Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,071 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 28-21-114-011 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-114-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16221 LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-3838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WYMANS) (WOODS) SUB OF BLKS1-13 & PT NW OF RR OF BLK S14&15 IN EH OF NW SEC 21-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WYMANS WOODS |
| Legal Block | 1-13, |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
16221 Lorel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16221 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201957053 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16221 LOREL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3838 |
| Document Number | 1936157053 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36157053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $139.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15340 THISTLEWOOD DR ORLAND PARK IL 604623807, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462-3807 |
| Document Number | 1936157054 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36157054 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 26, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
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 | $18,000 Land $2,970 Building $15,030 | $180,000 Land $29,700 Building $150,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,071.00 (-17.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,180.00 | $17,371 Land $2,640 Building $14,731 | $173,710 Land $26,400 Building $147,310 |
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 16221 Lorel Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16221 Lorel Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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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