5557 Christopher Dr, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5557 Christopher Dr, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,738 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,126 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$11,102 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-28-307-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-28-307-016`
Alternative APN	`28-28-307-016-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,738 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,126 sqft (0.187 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR
City	OAK FOREST
State	IL
Zip	60452-4919
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SW4 S28 T36N R13E 3P
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	36N
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH OAK ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	49
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	BREMEN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1045
Census Tract	825302

Owner

5557 Christopher Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4919
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 9, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CU FINANCIAL INC
Feb 20, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CU FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 20, 2019
Deed Sale	Feb 20, 2019
Prior Sale	Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201949068
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 11, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000049068
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4919
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0032020009
Date	Nov 16, 2021
Instrument	2132020009

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

Interest

Rate	3.25%

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4919
Document Number	1935313069
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR OAK FOREST IL 604524919, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4919

Mortgage

Document Number	1935313069
Date	Dec 19, 2019
Instrument	35313069

Lender

Name	CU FINANCIAL INC
Type	Bank
Address	ORLAND PARK, IL 60467

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 18, 2049

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Feb 20, 2019
Property Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4919
Document Number	1905149068
Instrument Date	Feb 11, 2019
Instrument	5149068
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2019
Title Company	ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5557 CHRISTOPHER DR OAK FOREST IL 604524919, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-4919

Mortgage

Document Number	1905149069
Date	Feb 20, 2019
Instrument	5149069

Lender

Name	CU FINANCIAL INC
Type	Bank
Address	ORLAND PARK, IL 60467

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 19, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$35,976 Land $5,282 Building $30,694	$359,760 Land $52,820 Building $306,940
2023	$11,102.00 (+3.44%)
2022	$10,733.00 Homeowner's exemption	$27,506 Land $4,672 Building $22,834	$275,060 Land $46,720 Building $228,340

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5557 Christopher Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1981)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 1981 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 5557 Christopher Dr is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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