5042 157th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | MLS #12680717 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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5042 157th StreetOak Forest, IL 60452

Single Family · 3 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 1,380 Sq. ft. | 0.22 Acres
$349,000 Active

5042 157th Street Overview

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Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home situated on an oversized corner lot in desirable Oak Forest. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the bedrooms, a spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, and an expansive lower-level family room offering endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. The thoughtfully designed layout provides comfortable living space on every level, while the dedicated laundry room and attached garage add everyday convenience. Step outside to enjoy the incredible backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the open space. Ideally located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this move-in-ready home combines space, functionality, and an unbeatable lot size in one exceptional package.

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5042 157th Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,380
  • Price/Sq.ft. $253
  • Lot 0.22 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $0.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 228
  • Elementary School: Scarlet Oak Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Forest High School

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1970

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: Oak Forest
  • Township: Bremen

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,364.02
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 28164050280000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 0

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3

General Information

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Living Area: 1380
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Rooms Total: 7

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2204
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80 X 120
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 20X20

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12X10

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 18X13

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12X13

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Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: N/A

Room: Laundry

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X12

5042 157th Street Neighborhood

Community

60452 (Oak Forest) Demographics

42
Median Age
2,947
Population Density (per sq. mile)
40%
College Educated
$79,138
Estimated Median Income
8,275
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,813
Estimated Total Renters
82% / 18%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

5042 157th Street Monthly Cost

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5042 157th Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$314,563
Average List Price
$214
Average Price per Square Foot
17
Properties Sold
39
Average Days on Market
74
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

5042 157th Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/23/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
6/17/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 17, 2026