Commercial (General)Commercial
Last sold for $2,750,000 on Mar 15, 2024
5550 159TH ST
OAK FOREST, IL 60452
0
Baths
6.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,750,000 · Mar 15, 2024
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$208,681 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$563,575 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$521,001
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,574
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$577,019
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,254,300
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
58
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.83
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
Transaction History(2)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
HEM
Oak Forest High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
Arbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.6 mi
Arbor Park Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi
District: Bremen Community High School District 228
Neighborhood · ZIP 60452These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,110
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,828 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,709
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,365
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%
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How this home compares
5550 159th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Cook County
- Newer than 87% of homes in Oak Forest 60452
How it measures up in Oak Forest 60452
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oak Forest 60452.
Lot size6.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 92% of homes nearby
Year built1995
OlderTypical 1972Newer
Newer than 87% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Oak Forest 60452 | Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 6.83 ac | 92% of homes | 96% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1995 | 87% of homes | 85% of homes |
About 5550 159th St
When did 5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL last sell?
5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL last sold on Mar 15, 2024 for $2,750,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
When was 5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL built?
5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
What schools serve 5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL?
5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL is assigned to Oak Forest High School (high), rated C; Arbor Elementary School (elementary); Arbor Park Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Bremen Community High School District 228. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL compare to other homes in Oak Forest 60452?
Among the 9,525 homes in Oak Forest 60452, its lot is bigger than 92% of them (6.83 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1995 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL?
The 2023 property tax bill for 5550 159th St, Oak Forest, IL was $208,681. The county assessed it at $563,575.
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