Cook County property record for 5541 159th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,925,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,316 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-117-014 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-117-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Street Address | 5541 159TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-3223 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LT A EX N 100 FT OF W 150 FT LT D & E 150 FT EX N 100 FT THEREOF OF LT E ALL IN WARREN J PETERS FRIENDLY O |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERS FRIENDLY OAKS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | A,D |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
5541 159th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4614 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201418023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5541 159TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1172 S DIXIE HWY 369, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-2918 |
| Document Number | 0036257043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2136257043 |
| Name | UNION BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEAWOOD, KS 66211 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2028 |
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 | $34,056 Land $27,000 Building $7,056 | $136,224 Land $108,000 Building $28,224 | |
| 2023 | $12,316.00 (-18.03%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,025.00 | $32,255 Land $25,200 Building $7,055 | $129,020 Land $100,800 Building $28,220 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5541 159th St 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 | 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 5541 159th St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 253 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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