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$349,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,380 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 9 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 5042 157th St

General

  • Price: $349,000
  • Taxes: $9,364 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12680717
  • Updated: 6/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Partially

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: Oak Forest
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Bremen
  • Driving Directions: 159th to S Pulaski Rd to W 156th St. Left on Ridgeway, East onto W 157th.

School Information

  • School District: 145
  • Elem School District: 145
  • Midd School District: 145
  • High School District: 228
  • Elementary School: Scarlet Oak Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Forest High School
  • Private School: Oak Forest High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Square Feet: 1,380
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2204
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1970
  • Tax Amount: $9,364.02
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 28164050280000

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Schools serving 5042 157th St

School Districts:Bremen Community High School District 228, Arbor Park School District 145
NameGradesDistance
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
5731 Albert Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452
3-40.9 mi
Kimberly Heights Elementary School
6141 Kimberly Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477
PK-K1.8 mi
Arbor Elementary School
17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
1-22.1 mi
Oak Forest High School
15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
9-120.8 mi
Arbor Park Middle School
17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
5-82.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5042 157th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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6/17/2026
Listed
$349,000
42.45%
MLS
8/16/2004
Sold
$245,000
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Tax History for 5042 157th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,680
17%
$24,000
51%
2022
$7,416
3%
$15,919
—
2021
$7,233
4%
$15,919
—
2020
$6,973
-7%
$15,919
-5%
2019
$7,490
2%
$16,693
—
2018
$7,326
—
$16,693
—
2017
$7,292
29%
$16,693
34%
2016
$5,658
3%
$12,469
—
2015
$5,497
3%
$12,469
—
2014
$5,361
-3%
$12,469
-27%
2013
$5,554
-5%
$17,130
-7%
2012
$5,852
—
$18,464
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5042 157th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12680717) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5042 157th Street is currently listed for $349,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 5042 157th Street? 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.

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