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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch situated on a corner lot on a quiet, tree lined street. As you enter the home, note the open concept kitchen/dining and living room perfect for entertaining friends and family. Kitchen features updated cabinets, countertops and backsplash along with a 4 piece stainless appliance suite. Huge island with additional storage and counter space for casual dining. Bay window in living room provides tons of natural light. Down the hall you will find 3 bedrooms with double door closets, a linen closet and a full bath. Hardwood floors throughout provide beauty and seamless transitions. Need more space? Don't miss the spacious family room located off the kitchen which connects to a half bath and large laundry room complete with a washer and dryer and plenty of storage space. Head to your backyard oasis through the family room and you'll find a fully fenced in yard, hot tub and storage shed. One car attached garage wraps up this beautiful, move in ready home. Some additional updates include roof in 2019 and hot water heater in 2024. Located close to shopping, schools and entertainment accommodating all your needs. Schedule your showing today!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5500 La Palm Dr
General
- Sold For: $295,000
- Taxes: $5,845 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12435160
- Added to Site: 163 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hot Tub
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Oak Forest
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: El Vista
- Driving Directions: CENTRAL AVE. TO LAPALM, EAST TO HOME.
School Information
- School District: 142
- Midd School District: 142
- 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,425
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1962
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: RANCH
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 79 x 116 x 55
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1962
- Tax Amount: $5,845.81
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 28093050080000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Corcoran Urban Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 5500 La Palm Dr
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 | 0.3 mi |
Jack Hille Middle School 5800 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Oak Forest High School 15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 5500 La Palm Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2025
Sold
$295,000
-1.63%
MLS
8/06/2025
Listed
$299,900
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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.
5500 Lapalm Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12435160) is a Single Family property that was sold at $295,000 on September 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 5500 Lapalm Drive? 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.

