Cook County property record for 4945 149th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,129 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,390 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-09-404-092 |
| Primary APN | 28-09-404-092 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,129 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,129 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,525 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4945 149TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-1413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A T (MCINTOSHS) ADD TO (MIDLOTHIAN)(FARMS) SUB OF SW SE & EH OF SE SEC9 & WH SW & W 33/80 OF EH OF SAID SW IN SEC 10 SEC 10-3 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSHS ADD TO MIDLOTHIAN FARMS |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 824602 |
4945 149th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4945 149TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996815 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000886 |
| 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 |
| Secondary School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Forest Ridge School District 142 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,000 Land $4,286 Building $15,714 | $200,000 Land $42,860 Building $157,140 | |
| 2023 | $4,390.00 (+4.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,165 Land $3,810 Building $12,355 | $161,650 Land $38,100 Building $123,550 |
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 4945 149th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 45 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 45 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · 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.
The area around 4945 149th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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