Cook County property record for 6232 157th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,343 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,103 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,381 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-17-306-002 |
| Primary APN | 28-17-306-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,103 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6232 157TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-2708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (FOREST) (TOWERS) (UNIT1) SUB OF PT OF WH SW OF SEC 1 7 & PT SE OF SEC 18 WH SW SEC 17-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST TOWERS UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 824505 |
6232 157th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6232 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202013059 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007353 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6232 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2708 |
| Document Number | 0004807353 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2104807353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6232 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2708 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0004807354 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2104807354 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6232 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2708 |
| Document Number | 2001713059 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1713059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $279.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16114 LATROBE AVE OAK FOREST IL 604523815, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-3815 |
| Document Number | 2001713060 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1713060 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6232 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2708 |
| Document Number | 1910908188 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10908188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6948 155TH PL OAK FOREST IL 604521599, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-1599 |
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 | $29,000 Land $6,959 Building $22,041 | $290,000 Land $69,590 Building $220,410 | |
| 2023 | $10,381.00 (-0.4%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,423.00 | $22,826 Land $6,051 Building $16,775 | $228,260 Land $60,510 Building $167,750 |
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 6232 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 6232 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 |
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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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