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Property Description
Beautifully maintained split-level home in a prime location close to shopping and restaurants! This inviting home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, along with an oversized 2-car garage. The sun-filled formal living and dining rooms feature neutral decor and large windows. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with dual closets and a private full bath. The lower level features a generous family room with a cozy brick fireplace, plus a bedroom with an adjacent full bath-perfect for guests or related living. There is also a large utility/laundry room. A sub-basement provides abundant storage and flexible living space. The kitchen offers off-white cabinetry, granite countertops, a charming bay window, and access to the patio. Enjoy the beautiful backyard with mature trees and plenty of room to relax or play. This is a home you will want to see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6257 157th Pl
General
- Price: $389,900
- Taxes: $7,636 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12621394
- Updated: Today (4/21/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: Bremen
- Driving Directions: 159th St to Ridgeland North to 157th Place East to Home
School Information
- School District: 146
- Elem School District: 146
- Midd School District: 146
- High School District: 228
- Elementary School: Walter F Fierke Ed Center
- Middle School: Central Middle 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,293
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1985
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.195
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 17 x 35 x 127 x 42 x 32 x 138
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1985
- Tax Amount: $7,636
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 28173170060000
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Schools
Schools serving 6257 157th Pl
School Districts:Community Consolidated School District 146, Bremen Community High School District 228
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walter F Fierke Ed Center 6535 Victoria Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Central Middle School, Tinley Park, IL 18146 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
Oak Forest High School 15201 Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 6257 157th Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/21/2026
Listed
$389,900
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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 6257 157th Pl
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,636
-2%
$27,298
18%
2022
$7,773
—
$23,179
—
2021
$7,743
-1%
$23,179
—
2020
$7,813
43%
$23,179
28%
2019
$5,453
-7%
$18,152
-6%
2018
$5,880
—
$19,339
—
2017
$5,908
1%
$19,339
14%
2016
$5,852
4%
$17,029
—
2015
$5,610
-13%
$17,029
-11%
2014
$6,466
9%
$19,214
-2%
2013
$5,926
-10%
$19,564
-10%
2012
$6,572
—
$21,658
—
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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6257 157th Place, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (MLS# 12621394) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 6257 157th Place is currently listed for $389,900 and was received on April 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 6257 157th Place? 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.

