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$235,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 900 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated ranch home in a desirable Oak Forest location! Just a half mile from the park district and minutes from the Metra, interstate access, shopping, dining, and more, this home offers both convenience and comfort. The bright, open-concept floor plan is enhanced by fresh paint, luxury vinyl flooring, and abundant natural light throughout. The updated kitchen features stylish quartz countertops and seamlessly flows into the main living space, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. A spacious laundry room provides excellent storage and offers the potential to be converted into an additional bedroom or flex space. Outside, enjoy a nice-sized backyard shaded by mature trees, along with a 1.5-car garage. Major updates have already been completed, including the roof, siding, electrical, plumbing, and appliances, making this home truly move-in ready.

Full Property Details for 5140 156th St

General

  • Price: $235,000
  • Taxes: $5,425 (2023)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12675413
  • Updated: 6/24/2026
  • Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Quartz Counters
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sink, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Oak Forest
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Bremen
  • Driving Directions: 159th - Laramie (West of Cicero) - 156th (East) - Home.

School Information

  • School District: 145
  • Elem School District: 145
  • Midd School District: 145
  • 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, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Window Treatments
  • Doors: Panel Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Square Feet: 900
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 98 x 116 x 97 x 116
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1955
  • Tax Amount: $5,425
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 28164000190000

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Schools serving 5140 156th 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
3-40.8 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
1-22.2 mi
Oak Forest High School
15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
9-120.6 mi
Arbor Park Middle School
17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
5-82.2 mi
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Details
Price
Change
Source
6/22/2026
Listed
$235,000
8.44%
MLS
12/21/2021
Sold
$216,719
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Tax History for 5140 156th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,425
6%
$15,000
36%
2022
$5,136
47%
$11,026
—
2021
$3,496
1%
$11,026
—
2020
$3,471
-8%
$11,026
-7%
2019
$3,778
2%
$11,849
—
2018
$3,692
—
$11,849
—
2017
$3,701
4%
$11,849
15%
2016
$3,549
5%
$10,317
—
2015
$3,392
2%
$10,317
—
2014
$3,331
3%
$10,317
-7%
2013
$3,236
3%
$11,077
—
2012
$3,145
—
$11,077
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