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Property Description
Welcome to 5814 Essex Road! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a spacious corner lot and offers an impressive list of updates inside and out. The kitchen and bathrooms were completely remodeled in 2019, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring throughout the main living area, dining room, and bedrooms. The finished basement provides additional living space along with a separate laundry room with washer and dryer. Major improvements include new windows and completely updated plumbing and electrical (2019), 200-amp electrical service, new powder-coated front railings and paid-in-full solar panels (2023), plus a new roof, furnace, A/C, and hot water tank (2024). The garage features durable polyurea flooring and is wired for EV charging. Outside, enjoy a large fully fenced corner lot with a 6-foot white vinyl privacy fence (2020), 14x50 concrete patio (2020), fire pit, and 8x10 storage shed on a concrete slab (2021). With extensive updates already completed and plenty of space inside and out, this Oak Forest home is ready for its next owner!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5814 Essex Rd
General
- Price: $364,900
- Taxes: $7,688 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12735594
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, EV Ready, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: Bremen
- Driving Directions: Central Ave to Independence Ave go west to Reynolds Ln go north to Essex and 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Raised Ranch
- Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,248
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1967
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2019
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2025
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 80 x 112
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1967
- Tax Amount: $7,688.57
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 28174090020000
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Schools
Schools serving 5814 Essex Rd
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 | 0.1 mi |
Kimberly Heights Elementary School 6141 Kimberly Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 | PK-K | 1.3 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 | 0.7 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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5814 Essex Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,119
—
$23,000
—
2023
$7,119
7%
$22,999
30%
2022
$6,636
2%
$17,665
—
2021
$6,513
-16%
$17,665
—
2020
$7,738
7%
$17,665
9%
2019
$7,257
-8%
$16,174
-10%
2018
$7,881
—
$17,959
—
2017
$7,845
30%
$17,959
35%
2016
$6,016
56%
$13,257
—
2015
$3,862
-32%
$13,257
—
2014
$5,699
8%
$13,257
-28%
2013
$5,282
3%
$18,297
—
2012
$5,137
—
$18,297
—
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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5814 Essex Road, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12735594) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5814 Essex Road is currently listed for $364,900 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 5814 Essex Road? 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.

