Seller's Agent in 2025
James Higgins
McColly Real Estate
(219) 577-5905
1 in this area
100 Total Sales
5524 La Palm Dr Oak Forest, IL 60452
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,153
Sq Ft
1960
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Patio
- Laundry Room
- Oak Forest High School Rated A-
- Living Room
- Entrance Foyer
About This Home
As of September 2025Beautiful and Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a large 2.5 car attached garage. Living room with Bow window. Attractive Kitchen, open to the Living room has Hardwood flooring, Breakfast Bar, Granite counter tops, Ceramic Backsplash and Stainless-steel Appliances. Upper level has 3 bedrooms with hardwood flooring and Ceiling fans, and an updated Full Bath with a large Vanity. The lower level South Wing, has the Family room, and updated bathroom with custom Porcelain, and stone, 2-person shower. This room is perfect if you need related living. Laundry room with newer Washer and Dryer. Nicely Landscaped yard with Patio and newer fence, a gardener's paradise! Full perennial garden surrounds the front and side of home. Newer features and Major Components: Roof, gutters, downspouts, furnace, AC, Humidifier and overhead garage door. Newer Windows and water heater. The whole house has blown in insulation in walls and attic. Newer 100-amp electric breaker panel. Huge savings for the buyer! Additionally: Newer hardwood, Ceramic and Porcelain flooring. Completely remodeled Kitchen. Plenty of storage in the insulated and wrapped crawl space with a perimeter drain system. Widened concrete back yard patio / walkway. Built in garage storage. Home is 3 blocks away from Kirkstra elementary school, Hille jr high, and Oak Forest high school. This home has been amazingly well cared for. Just Move right in!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
McColly Real Estate License #475133388 Listed on: 07/29/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,846
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Parking
- 2.5 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Tri-Level Property
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,153 Sq Ft Home
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Kerkstra Elementary School
- Hille Middle School
- Oak Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Nelson Scott A and Nelson Lori K
Bought by
Tobin Brian M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,353
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 2008
Sold by
Wallner Mary Jean
Bought by
Nelson Scott A and Nelson Lori K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $140,000 | Pntn | |
| Warranty Deed | $210,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $228,937 | FHA | |
| Closed | $56,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Closed | $25,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $136,353 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 09/15/25 | Sold | $365,000 | +1.4% | $317 / Sq Ft |
| 08/16/2025 08/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/11/2025 08/11/25 | Price Changed | $360,000 | -4.0% | $312 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2025 07/29/25 | For Sale | $374,900 | -- | $325 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,846 | $22,000 | $3,922 | $18,078 |
| 2023 | $5,620 | $22,000 | $3,922 | $18,078 |
| 2022 | $5,620 | $16,807 | $3,486 | $13,321 |
| 2021 | $5,518 | $16,806 | $3,486 | $13,320 |
| 2020 | $5,395 | $16,806 | $3,486 | $13,320 |
| 2019 | $5,858 | $17,972 | $3,268 | $14,704 |
| 2018 | $5,757 | $17,972 | $3,268 | $14,704 |
| 2017 | $5,800 | $17,972 | $3,268 | $14,704 |
| 2016 | $5,504 | $15,892 | $3,050 | $12,842 |
| 2015 | $5,321 | $15,892 | $3,050 | $12,842 |
| 2014 | $5,188 | $15,892 | $3,050 | $12,842 |
| 2013 | $5,236 | $15,000 | $3,050 | $11,950 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
James Higgins
-
Eileen Hermann
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Eileen Hermann
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(708) 969-0990
3 in this area
116 Total Sales
-
Caitlin Warwick
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Caitlin Warwick
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(630) 747-9320
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12432791
APN: 28-09-304-008-0000
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