Cook County property record for 6536 157th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $196,500 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,394 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-18-402-021 |
| Primary APN | 28-18-402-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,150 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6536 157TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60452-2606 |
| 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 | 134 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 824505 |
6536 157th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6536 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200258623 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6536 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2606 |
| Document Number | 0011841167 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2311841167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6536 157TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2606 |
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 | Consolidated High School District 230 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 146 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 Land $5,836 Building $24,164 | $300,000 Land $58,360 Building $241,640 | |
| 2023 | $8,394.00 (+16.53%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,203.00 | $21,683 Land $5,075 Building $16,608 | $216,830 Land $50,750 Building $166,080 |
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 6536 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.
Wildfire risk around 6536 157th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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