5535 Ellen Ct, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5535 Ellen Ct, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,127 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.203 acres (8,834 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$102,866 (Feb 2014)
Tax Bill$6,871 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28-21-119-061

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-21-119-061
Alternative APN
  • 28-21-119-061-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,127 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,127 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,834 sqft (0.203 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5535 ELLEN CT
CityOAK FOREST
StateIL
Zip60452-3738
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWARREN J (PETERS)(FRIENDLY)(OAKS) SUB OF EX PT DEDICA TED FOR HGY WH NW SEC 21-36-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township36N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionPETERS FRIENDLY OAKS
Legal Lot Number202
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionBREMEN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract825000

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address16117 LATROBE AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3814
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 20, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 20, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 23, 2002
Deed Document Number201417029
Prior Transfer DateOct 11, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000018047
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$16,349 (+5.77%) Land $3,975 Building $12,374$163,490 (+5.77%) Land $39,750 Building $123,740
2023$6,871.00 (-4.57%)
2022$7,200.00$15,457 Land $3,533 Building $11,924$154,570 Land $35,330 Building $119,240

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 Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1982–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 14
Most Recent ClaimSep 2000 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 1996 · 3 claims

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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 52 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
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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