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Property Description
Welcome home to your three-bedroom, three-bathroom quad-level home in Oak Forest! Freshly painted, it offers a large living room and an adjoining dining room with hardwood flooring and plenty of natural light. The galley kitchen has an adjacent eating area with sliding doors to the patio which provide a view of the spacious backyard. Upstairs, all three bedrooms feature hardwood floors and ample closet space. The primary bedroom includes a private ensuite bathroom and there is a second bathroom on the second floor which features a skylight and a soaking tub. The lower level has a family room with a wood burning fireplace and a third bathroom. The unfinished basement includes ample room for recreation, additional storage, and a utility room. The large, fenced backyard with a storage shed and an attached two-car garage with a work area completes the package. This well-maintained property is being sold "as-is". The Seller will make no repairs. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5224 156th St
General
- Price: $359,900
- Taxes: $8,859 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12582905
- Updated: 4/7/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: Bremen
- Driving Directions: 159th Street to Laramie. North on Laramie to 156th Street. West on 156th Street to address.
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
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Square Feet: 2,315
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1973
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 12303
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1973
- Tax Amount: $8,859.03
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Probate Listing
- Property ID: 28163010560000
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Schools
Schools serving 5224 156th St
School Districts:Arbor Park School District 145, Bremen Community High School District 228
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Scarlet Oak Elementary School 5731 Albert Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 3-4 | 0.6 mi |
Kimberly Heights Elementary School 6141 Kimberly Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 | PK-K | 1.7 mi |
Arbor Elementary School 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 1-2 | 2.2 mi |
Oak Forest High School 15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Arbor Park Middle School 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 5-8 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5224 156th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/07/2026
Listed
$359,900
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5224 156th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,204
—
$26,000
—
2023
$8,204
17%
$25,999
40%
2022
$7,030
2%
$18,512
—
2021
$6,898
-15%
$18,512
—
2020
$8,109
-11%
$18,512
-9%
2019
$9,139
2%
$20,368
—
2018
$8,938
—
$20,368
—
2017
$8,897
27%
$20,368
13%
2016
$7,024
18%
$17,975
—
2015
$5,942
2%
$17,975
—
2014
$5,835
1%
$17,975
-8%
2013
$5,778
3%
$19,593
—
2012
$5,612
—
$19,593
—
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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5224 156th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12582905) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5224 156th Street is currently listed for $359,900 and was received on April 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 5224 156th 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.

