Cook County property record for 6256 Forestview Dr, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,470 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-17-120-016 |
| Primary APN | 28-17-120-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,087 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6256 FORESTVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-1710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (6TH) ADD TO (MEDEMAS)(ELVISTA) GARDENS SUB OF PT OF NW SEC 17-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6TH ADD TO MEDEMAS ELVISTA |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 824509 |
6256 Forestview Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 1997.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6256 FORESTVIEW DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-1710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000728 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $25,000 Land $3,639 Building $21,361 | $250,000 Land $36,390 Building $213,610 | |
| 2023 | $2,470.00 (-27.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,420.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $17,973 Land $3,234 Building $14,739 | $179,730 Land $32,340 Building $147,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6256 Forestview Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 6256 Forestview Dr 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 320 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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