Cook County property record for 5561 Ellen Ct, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 945 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,233 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-21-119-058 |
| Primary APN | 28-21-119-058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5561 ELLEN CT |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-3738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WARREN J (PETERS)(FRIENDLY)(OAKS) SUB OF EX PT DEDICA TED FOR HGY WH NW SEC 21-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERS FRIENDLY OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 199 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 825000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15005 LA PALM DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-1116 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202217137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5561 ELLEN CT, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3738 |
| Document Number | 0016517137 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1732808 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216517137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5561 ELLEN CT, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3738 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0016517138 |
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| Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216517138 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.6% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5561 ELLEN CT, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0019528366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2119528366 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
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 | $20,000 (+30.22%) Land $4,320 Building $15,680 | $200,000 (+30.22%) Land $43,200 Building $156,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,233.00 (+30.07%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,561.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,359 Land $3,840 Building $11,519 | $153,590 Land $38,400 Building $115,190 |
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.
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 52 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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