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5918 159TH ST

OAK FOREST, IL 60452
12
Beds
6
Baths
6,106 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,943 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
30
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,415 (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.$57,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,692
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,308
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,999
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$570,000

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.38
1
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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Oak Forest High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Arbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 2.0 mi
M
Arbor Park Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.1 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

5918 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Oak Forest 60452
  • Among the smallest lots in Oak Forest 60452
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Cook County

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.

Living area6,106 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,943 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 5918 159th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOak Forest 60452Cook County
Living areabigger than6,106 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,943 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than197864% of homes74% of homes

About 5918 159th St

How big is 5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL?

5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL has 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6,106 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL built?

5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL?

5918 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 5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL compare to other homes in Oak Forest 60452?

Among the 9,530 homes in Oak Forest 60452, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,106 ft² against a typical 1,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,943 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1978 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 5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5918 159th St, Oak Forest, IL was $19,415. The county assessed it at $57,000.

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