5726 Lancaster Dr, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5726 Lancaster Dr, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,938 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$192,000 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$5,533 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28-17-212-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-17-212-016
Alternative APN
  • 28-17-212-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area960 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,938 sqft (0.159 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5726 LANCASTER DR
CityOAK FOREST
StateIL
Zip60452-2043
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWARREN J (PETERS) (SIXTH) ADD TO (ELMORRO) SUB OF PT OF NE SEC 17-36-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township36N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionPETERS SIXTH ADD TO ELMORRO
Legal Lot Number234
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionBREMEN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract824505

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address55 BEATTIE PL, 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2127
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998298
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 26, 2025
Property Address5726 LANCASTER DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2043
Document Number0036007068
Instrument DateDec 15, 2025
Instrument2536007068
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

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
Secondary School DistrictBremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictForest Ridge School District 142 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$21,000 (+%) Land $3,122 Building $17,878$210,000 (+%) Land $31,220 Building $178,780
2023$5,533.00 (+0.75%) Homeowner's exemption$20,999 (+27.26%) Land $3,122 Building $17,877$209,990 (+27.26%) Land $31,220 Building $178,770
2022$5,492.00 Homeowner's exemption$16,501 Land $2,775 Building $13,726$165,010 Land $27,750 Building $137,260

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 Claims1 (1983)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 1983 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 628 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
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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