This home's estimate is 32.2% higher than the average sale price ($244K) of 6 comparable homes.
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5142 Elmwood Rd, Oak Forest, IL 60452
About this home
Welcome to 5142 Elmwood Rd, Oak Forest! This charming split-level home offers a wonderful opportunity to own in the heart of Oak Forest. With 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this home is full of potential and has been well maintained over the years. It's the perfect starter home for someone ready to build equity and make it their own. Enjoy a cozy family room with a fireplace, ideal for relaxing evenings. The home features a newer roof, windows and siding, giving peace of mind for years to come. Outside, you'll find a beautifully manicured yard-perfect for morning coffee or summer gatherings. Lovingly cared for by the same family for many years, this home carries a special sense of warmth and history. While they're sad to say goodbye, they're excited for the next chapter and for someone new to create lasting memories here. Don't miss your chance to make this house your home!
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Sale history for 5142 Elmwood Rd
$258/sq ft
$246/sq ft
$104/sq ft
Tax history for 5142 Elmwood Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 1.5
- # of Parking (Total): 1.5
- Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14 x 22
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11 x 18
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
- Additional Rooms Information
- Basement: Finished, Daylight
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 6
Exterior
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: Split Level
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: Interstate Access
- Parcel Number: 28282080100000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 61.1 X 106.6 X 62.3 X 106.9
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,678
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 145
- Middle Or Junior School District: 145
- High School District: 228
- High School: Tinley Park High School
- Location Information
- Township: Bremen
- Corporate Limits: Oak Forest
- Directions: Rt 50 to West 167th to South on Le Claire Ave to West on Elmwood
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,085
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 6,687 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1968
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Cook County
- APN: 28282080100000
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: No
- Possession: Closing
- Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Public 1-2 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1700 Sq. Ft. | $349,838 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1037 Sq. Ft. | $305,643 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1422 Sq. Ft. | $287,677 |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1037 Sq. Ft. | $290,603 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1402 Sq. Ft. | $294,182 |
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2400 Sq. Ft. | $337,975 |
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