Cook County property record for 5238 170th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,076 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-28-107-005 |
| Primary APN | 28-28-107-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5238 170TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-4448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BOMAN) (ESTATES) SUB OF RESUB OF LTS11-14 IN BLK 1 I N A T MCINTOSH & COS SOUTHTOWN FARMS UNIT 6 SUB IN EH WH SEC 28-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOMAN ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1,I |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-14 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 825302 |
5238 170th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5238 170TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4448 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202411232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057073 |
| 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 | $25,000 Land $4,455 Building $20,545 | $250,000 Land $44,550 Building $205,450 | |
| 2023 | $4,076.00 (-24.74%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,416.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $19,406 Land $3,847 Building $15,559 | $194,060 Land $38,470 Building $155,590 |
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 5238 170th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| 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.
The area around 5238 170th 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 |
|---|
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 274 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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