$395,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2026

6257 157th Place Oak Forest, IL 60452

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,293 Sq Ft
8,494 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2026

$305 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Oak Forest High School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • 5-minute walk to James Jesk Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Beautifully maintained split-level home in a prime location close to shopping and restaurants! This inviting home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, along with an oversized 2-car garage. The sun-filled formal living and dining rooms feature neutral decor and large windows. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with dual closets and a private full bath. The lower level features a generous family room with a cozy brick fireplace, plus a bedroom with an adjacent full bath-perfect for guests or related living. There is also a large utility/laundry room. A sub-basement provides abundant storage and flexible living space. The kitchen offers off-white cabinetry, granite countertops, a charming bay window, and access to the patio. Enjoy the beautiful backyard with mature trees and plenty of room to relax or play. This is a home you will want to see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Pickens

Baird & Warner License #475123695 Listed on: 04/21/2026

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Margaret Placko

Baird & Warner License #475123405

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyler Burlison

eXp Realty License #475178975

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,636

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 8,494 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 17x35x127x42x32x138
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,293 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Walter F Fierke Ed Center Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Oak Forest High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,636

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

8,494 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 41-50 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: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1293
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Walter F Fierke Ed Center
  • High School: Oak Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Central Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.195
  • Lot Dimensions: 17x35x127x42x32x138
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7636
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Sold $395,000 +1.3% $305 / Sq Ft
04/23/2026 04/23/26 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $389,900 -- $302 / 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 $7,636 $27,299 $4,890 $22,409
2024 $7,636 $27,299 $4,890 $22,409
2023 $7,773 $27,299 $4,890 $22,409
2022 $7,773 $23,179 $4,252 $18,927
2021 $7,743 $23,179 $4,252 $18,927
2020 $7,813 $23,179 $4,252 $18,927
2019 $5,453 $18,152 $3,826 $14,326
2018 $5,880 $19,339 $3,826 $15,513
2017 $5,908 $19,339 $3,826 $15,513
2016 $5,852 $17,029 $3,401 $13,628
2015 $5,610 $17,029 $3,401 $13,628
2014 $6,466 $19,214 $3,401 $15,813
2013 $5,926 $19,564 $3,401 $16,163
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12621394

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 28-17-317-006-0000

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