Cook County property record for 5918 School St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,008 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-17-217-016 |
| Primary APN | 28-17-217-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,120 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5918 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-1934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (MEDEMAS)(ELVISTA)(SOUTHWEST) SUB OF NW NE EXCEPT E 5 65 FT OF N 272 FT NW NE SEC 17-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEDEMAS ELVISTA SOUTHWEST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 824509 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5509 N CUMBERLAND AVE, 505, CHICAGO, IL 60656-4748 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 5, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201446045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5918 SCHOOL ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-1934 |
| Document Number | 2016308005 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16308005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 1717 MAIN ST #2000 DALLAS TX 752014657, 2000, DALLAS, TX 75201-4657 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5918 SCHOOL ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-1934 |
| Document Number | 1712545041 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12545041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 1717 MAIN ST #2000 DALLAS TX 752014657, 2000, DALLAS, TX 75201-4657 |
| Document Number | 1712519076 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12519076 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2010 CORPORATE RDG # 1000, MCLEAN, VA 22102-7858 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Number | 1712519077, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12519077 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2010 CORPORATE RDG # 1000, MCLEAN, VA 22102-7858 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 |
| Secondary School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Forest Ridge School District 142 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,586 (+32.4%) Land $3,654 Building $16,932 | $205,860 (+32.4%) Land $36,540 Building $169,320 | |
| 2023 | $7,008.00 (+7.35%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,528.00 | $15,548 Land $3,248 Building $12,300 | $155,480 Land $32,480 Building $123,000 |
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 | 1 in force |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 391 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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