Pedro Castaneda
Compass
(844) 448-1434
96 Total Sales
2 in Oak Forest
$268K - $465K Price Range
5224 156th St Oak Forest, IL 60452
Oak Forest Area
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,315
Sq Ft
1973
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Room
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Skylights
- Soaking Tub
About This Home
As of May 2026Welcome home to your three-bedroom, three-bathroom quad-level home in Oak Forest! Freshly painted, it offers a large living room and an adjoining dining room with hardwood flooring and plenty of natural light. The galley kitchen has an adjacent eating area with sliding doors to the patio which provide a view of the spacious backyard. Upstairs, all three bedrooms feature hardwood floors and ample closet space. The primary bedroom includes a private ensuite bathroom and there is a second bathroom on the second floor which features a skylight and a soaking tub. The lower level has a family room with a wood burning fireplace and a third bathroom. The unfinished basement includes ample room for recreation, additional storage, and a utility room. The large, fenced backyard with a storage shed and an attached two-car garage with a work area completes the package. This well-maintained property is being sold "as-is". The Seller will make no repairs. Schedule your showing today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
EXIT Strategy Realty License #475104665 Listed on: 04/07/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,859
Year Built
- Built in 1973
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Quad-Level Property
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,315 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Shed
- Fenced
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 7, 2026
Closed on
May 21, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
William Bates Jr
EXIT Strategy Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Johnston
Re/Max 10
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.42%
Views
31
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Outstanding Balance
$364,636
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,733
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 23, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Oak Forest, IL
-
Pedro Castaneda
-
Paula Curwick
Paula Curwick
LaMore Realty
(779) 205-0669
62 Total Sales
1 in Oak Forest
$369,900 Price
-
Rick Wyrick
Rick Wyrick
RE/MAX 1st Service
(708) 295-3661
80 Total Sales
2 in Oak Forest
$151K - $335K Price Range
-
Joseph Deardurff
Joseph Deardurff
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(630) 864-6422
78 Total Sales
1 in Oak Forest
$240,000 Price
-
Joe Kenny
Joe Kenny
Realty Executives Midwest
(708) 859-7336
80 Total Sales
1 in Oak Forest
$422,500 Price
-
Sheila Strutz
Sheila Strutz
Village Realty, Inc.
(855) 658-1173
46 Total Sales
2 in Oak Forest
$255K - $420K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executors Deed | $365,000 | Lakeshore Title | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $365,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 05/26/26 | Sold | $365,000 | +1.4% | $158 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2026 04/14/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/07/2026 04/07/26 | For Sale | $359,900 | -- | $155 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,204 | $26,000 | $5,536 | $20,464 |
| 2024 | $8,204 | $26,000 | $5,536 | $20,464 |
| 2023 | $7,030 | $26,000 | $5,536 | $20,464 |
| 2022 | $7,030 | $18,512 | $4,921 | $13,591 |
| 2021 | $6,898 | $18,512 | $4,921 | $13,591 |
| 2020 | $8,109 | $18,512 | $4,921 | $13,591 |
| 2019 | $9,139 | $20,368 | $4,613 | $15,755 |
| 2018 | $8,938 | $20,368 | $4,613 | $15,755 |
| 2017 | $8,897 | $20,368 | $4,613 | $15,755 |
| 2016 | $7,024 | $17,975 | $4,306 | $13,669 |
| 2015 | $5,942 | $17,975 | $4,306 | $13,669 |
| 2014 | $5,835 | $17,975 | $4,306 | $13,669 |
| 2013 | $5,778 | $19,593 | $4,306 | $15,287 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
William Bates Jr
Seller's Agent in 2026
William Bates Jr
EXIT Strategy Realty
(773) 297-2871
29 Total Sales
-
Debbie Johnston
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Debbie Johnston
Re/Max 10
(708) 672-4700
83 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12582905
APN: 28-16-301-056-0000
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