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Property Description
Step into this thoughtfully 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home where every detail has been lovingly upgraded. From the gleaming oak hardwood floors upstairs to the fresh vinyl on the main and lower levels, this home is designed for comfort and style. Gather in the elegant eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry and a sleek black appliance package, or host dinners in the formal dining room made for connection. The spacious living room glows with recessed lighting, and each of the four bedrooms - including one in the finished basement - offers ample closet space and privacy. Downstairs, you'll find a huge family room and a separate laundry area, perfect for busy routines. The finished basement also includes a private bedroom, ideal for guests or a home office. This home is move-in ready with major updates already in place. It features a brand-new water heater, a new sump pump, and a new garage door opener. The backyard is fully fenced, offering privacy and space for relaxation or play. A brand-new HVAC system, including both the furnace and air conditioning, will be installed before closing, ensuring year-round comfort and peace of mind. Outside, enjoy a concrete driveway and a roomy 2.5-car garage. Surrounded by everyday essentials - easy access to public transportation, major highways, schools, shopping, dining, and parks - this home is ready to support your next chapter
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 244 Thomas St
General
- Price: $234,900
- Taxes: $7,080 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12499005
- Updated: 1/4/2026
- Added to Site: 83 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Intercom, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, 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, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Park Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: Rich
- Driving Directions: Thomas St & Lakewood Blvd From US-30, take Orchard Drive south for about 2.5 miles. Turn left on Lakewood Blvd, then right on Thomas St. 244 Thomas is on the left. Note: Across the street from Illinois Park
School Information
- School District: 162
- Elem School District: 162
- Midd School District: 162
- High School District: 227
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
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,378
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 7560
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $7,080.68
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 31244290130000
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Schools
Schools serving 244 Thomas St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Illinois School 210 Illinois Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Indiana Elementary School 165 Indiana Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 | 4-6 | 0.6 mi |
Arcadia Elementary School, Olympia Fields, IL 20519 Arcadian Drive, Olympia Fields, IL 60461 | K-4 | 1.3 mi |
O W Huth Middle School 3718 213th Place, Matteson, IL 60443 | 7-8 | 1.3 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 244 Thomas St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/24/2025
Listed
$234,900
45.45%
MLS
11/15/2022
Sold
$161,500
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Public Record
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 244 Thomas St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$10,398
313%
$16,000
87%
2022
$2,520
-6%
$8,556
—
2021
$2,686
-5%
$8,556
—
2020
$2,833
—
$8,556
-8%
2019
$2,838
-13%
$9,333
-6%
2018
$3,266
—
$9,916
—
2017
$3,265
-19%
$9,916
8%
2016
$4,027
7%
$9,153
—
2015
$3,760
1%
$9,153
—
2014
$3,709
-12%
$9,153
-13%
2013
$4,228
3%
$10,567
—
2012
$4,115
—
$10,567
—
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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244 Thomas Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 (MLS# 12499005) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 244 Thomas Street is currently listed for $234,900 and was received on October 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 244 Thomas Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Park Forest? You can browse all Park Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

