Cook County property record for 16744 Forest Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,245 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,432 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-28-217-020 |
| Primary APN | 28-28-217-020 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,245 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16744 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-4523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (FOREST) (COURT) SUB OF LT 2 IN BLK 3 IN A T MCINTOSH & COS SOUTHTOWN FARMS UNIT 2 SUB IN SECS 27 & 28 SEC 28-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST COURT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 825302 |
16744 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16744 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $24,000 Land $3,985 Building $20,015 | $240,000 Land $39,850 Building $200,150 | |
| 2023 | $1,432.00 (-24.71%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,902.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $17,494 Land $3,441 Building $14,053 | $174,940 Land $34,410 Building $140,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16744 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 16744 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 203 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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