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Property Description
Beautifully updated ranch offering the perfect blend of charm and major improvements. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features refinished hardwood floors and a fully remodeled bathroom (2022). The thoughtfully designed laundry room was added in 2020 with washer & dryer (2020). Kitchen updates include newer refrigerator and stove (2022). Step outside to enjoy a spacious backyard retreat complete with a pool (2022), newer patio (2023), fire pit, and storage shed - ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Extensive exterior upgrades provide peace of mind: roof (2020), driveway (2023), fence (2023), new front window (2025), siding (2025), tuckpointed & freshly painted brick (2025), and rear gutters (2025). Additional big-ticket improvements include HVAC (2021), furnace (2023), crawlspace encapsulation (2020), and attic reinsulation (2022). A truly move-in-ready home where the hard work has already been done!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 14817 El Vista Ave
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $4,973 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12315447
- Updated: 2/19/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: Bremen
- Driving Directions: Take 147th St to El Vista Ave. Go south on El Vista Ave. to property.
School Information
- School District: 142
- Elem School District: 142
- Midd School District: 142
- High School District: 228
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1961
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .1907
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1961
- Tax Amount: $4,973
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 28093050130000
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Schools
Schools serving 14817 El Vista Ave
School Districts:Forest Ridge School District 142, Bremen Community High School District 228
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kerkstra Elementary School 14950 Laramie Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 1-5 | 0.4 mi |
Ridge Early Childhood Center 5151 149th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | PK-K | 0.5 mi |
Jack Hille Middle School 5800 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Oak Forest High School 15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 14817 El Vista Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2026
Listed
$275,000
66.67%
MLS
1/15/2020
Sold
$165,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 14817 El Vista Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,594
-14%
$17,999
11%
2022
$5,365
2%
$16,197
—
2021
$5,269
2%
$16,197
—
2020
$5,155
59%
$16,197
41%
2019
$3,251
2%
$11,500
—
2018
$3,194
-1%
$11,500
—
2017
$3,228
-11%
$11,500
1%
2016
$3,641
4%
$11,358
—
2015
$3,503
2%
$11,358
—
2014
$3,423
-13%
$11,358
-18%
2013
$3,931
-2%
$13,891
-4%
2012
$4,010
—
$14,460
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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14817 El Vista Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12315447) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 14817 El Vista Avenue is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 14817 El Vista Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oak Forest? You can browse all Oak Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

