$250,591
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

5237 Diamond Dr Unit A Oak Forest, IL 60452

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
1997 Built

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Loft
  • Oak Forest High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Beautiful 2-Story Townhome with Finished Basement in the Heart of Oak Forest! This 2-3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers the perfect blend of space, style, and maintenance-free living. Featuring an open-concept main level with vaulted ceilings and durable LVP flooring throughout, the large living room flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen-complete with stainless steel appliances, pantry, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, a spacious loft overlooks the living area and provides a flexible space perfect for a home office, family room, or potential bedroom. The oversized primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and direct access to the full bath, which is also accessible from the hallway. The full basement is partially finished and currently used as a 3rd bedroom, family room, and laundry area-offering even more versatile living space. Enjoy the outdoors with a covered front porch, concrete patio, and professionally landscaped surroundings. Some updates in the last 6 years include: flooring, appliances, paint, and some lighting. 1+ car garage included. HOA covers water, trash, lawn care, snow removal, exterior maintenance, irrigation, and pond maintenance- providing true maintenance-free living. Don't miss this move-in ready gem close to everything Oak Forest has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Schmaedeke

Keller Williams Infinity License #475180851 Listed on: 04/09/2025

Keller Williams Infinity

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Olson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475197593

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,779

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

HOA Fees

  • $320 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Window Egress

Home Security

Schools

  • Kerkstra Elementary School
  • Hille Middle School
  • Oak Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care
  • 4 Units
  • Christine Association, Phone Number (708) 532-4444
  • Diamonds Of Oak Forest Subdivision
  • Property managed by Cardinal Property Mgnt

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,779

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$320 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Diamonds of Oak Forest
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished, Egress Window, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 320
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Cardinal Property Mgnt
  • Management Contact Name: Christine
  • Management Phone: 708-532-4444

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kerkstra Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hille Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4779
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Hiemer Richard and Hiemer Kenneth
Bought by
Besowshek Bryan and Besowshek Emma Nicole
Seller's Agent
Christy Schmaedeke
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Erin Olson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,591
Premium/Discount to List
$591
0.24%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$258,445

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,854
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$250,591
Outstanding Balance
$250,364
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$8,081

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2012
Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Dorr Phyllis A and Phyllis A Dorr Living Trust
Bought by
Jones Rachael C
Seller's Agent
Thomas Domasik
RE/MAX 10 in the Park
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Young
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$139,873
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,873
-8.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2007
Sold by
Dorr Phyllis A and Dorr Robert L
Bought by
Phyllis A Dorr Living Trust and Dorr Phyllis A
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $251,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed $128,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,591 VA
Previous Owner $121,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $250,591 +0.2% $167 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $250,000 +95.3% $167 / Sq Ft
10/04/2012 10/04/12 Sold $128,000 -8.5% $85 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2012 06/01/12 For Sale $139,873 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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 $4,779 $18,590 $1,505 $17,085
2024 $4,779 $18,590 $1,505 $17,085
2023 $4,217 $18,590 $1,505 $17,085
2022 $4,217 $13,466 $1,338 $12,128
2021 $4,149 $13,464 $1,337 $12,127
2020 $4,079 $13,464 $1,337 $12,127
2019 $3,658 $12,511 $1,253 $11,258
2018 $3,594 $12,511 $1,253 $11,258
2017 $3,630 $12,511 $1,253 $11,258
2016 $4,997 $14,658 $1,086 $13,572
2015 $4,827 $14,658 $1,086 $13,572
2014 $4,707 $14,658 $1,086 $13,572
2013 $4,922 $16,728 $1,086 $15,642
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12333541

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 28-16-103-064-1003

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