Cook County property record for 6229 157th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,567 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,552 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-17-316-015 |
| Primary APN | 28-17-316-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,567 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6229 157TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DUVANS) (COUNTRY) RIDGE (UNIT1) OF PT OF SW SEC 17-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUVANS COUNTRY RIDGE UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 824505 |
6229 157th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6229 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201818029 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 6229 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2707 |
| Document Number | 1927055110 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6229 157TH ST OAK FOREST IL 604522707, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2707 |
| Document Number | 1927055110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27055110 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6229 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2707 |
| Document Number | 1827818029 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27818029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6229 157TH ST OAK FOREST IL 604522707, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2707 |
| Document Number | 1827818030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27818030 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
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 | Community Consolidated School District 146 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 Land $4,926 Building $25,074 | $300,000 Land $49,260 Building $250,740 | |
| 2023 | $9,552.00 (+22.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,800.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,502 Land $4,283 Building $16,219 | $205,020 Land $42,830 Building $162,190 |
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.
FEMA maps place 6229 157th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 6229 157th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 351 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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