5042 157th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 - Photo 1

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$349,750

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,380 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 6 days ago

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 5042 157th St

General

Sold For: $349,750
Taxes: $9,364 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12680717
Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago

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
Driving Directions: 159th to S Pulaski Rd to W 156th St. Left on Ridgeway, East onto W 157th.

School Information

School District: 145
Midd School District: 145
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

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Brick, Frame
Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
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

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 28164050280000

Listed by Hoff, Realtors

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Schools

Schools serving 5042 157th St

School Districts:Bremen Community High School District 228, Arbor Park School District 145

Name	Grades	Distance
Scarlet Oak Elementary School 5731 Albert Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452	3-4	0.9 mi
Kimberly Heights Elementary School 6141 Kimberly Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477	PK-K	1.8 mi
Arbor Elementary School 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452	1-2	2.1 mi
Oak Forest High School 15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452	9-12	0.8 mi
Arbor Park Middle School 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452	5-8	2.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 5042 157th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/11/2026

Sold

$349,750

3.17%

MLS

7/10/2026

Price Reduced

$339,000

-2.87%

MLS

6/17/2026

Listed

$349,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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5042 157th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12680717) is a Single Family property that was sold at $349,750 on August 11, 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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