253 Lester Rd is a 974 square foot house on a 9,152 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Park Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $121,150.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
9,152 sq ftLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$121,150
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.8% lower than the average sale price ($129K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,625 (+98.5%)
$3,203 + $7,796
$10,999
2022
$2,834 (−2.3%)
$2,974 + $2,554
$5,528
2021
$2,900 (−0.6%)
$2,974 + $2,554
$5,528
2020
$2,918 (−0.4%)
$2,974 + $2,554
$5,528
2019
$2,929 (+4.0%)
$2,745 + $3,375
$6,120
2018
$2,816 (−1.6%)
$2,745 + $3,375
$6,120
2017
$2,861 (−12.8%)
$2,745 + $3,375
$6,120
2016
$3,282 (+6.4%)
$2,516 + $3,282
$5,798
2015
$3,084 (+1.3%)
$2,516 + $3,282
$5,798
2014
$3,045 (−2.2%)
$2,516 + $3,282
$5,798
2013
$3,113 (+0.9%)
$2,516 + $3,799
$6,315
2012
$3,085 (−3.0%)
$2,516 + $3,799
$6,315
2011
$3,179 (−16.9%)
$2,516 + $3,799
$6,315
2010
$3,825 (+10.0%)
$2,516 + $5,792
$8,308
2009
$3,477 (+8.3%)
$2,516 + $5,792
$8,308
2008
$3,212 (+3.9%)
$4,026 + $4,719
$8,745
2007
$3,091
$3,660 + $5,380
$9,040
Tax history for 253 Lester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,625 (+98.5%)
$3,203 + $7,796
$10,999
2022
$2,834 (−2.3%)
$2,974 + $2,554
$5,528
2021
$2,900 (−0.6%)
$2,974 + $2,554
$5,528
2020
$2,918 (−0.4%)
$2,974 + $2,554
$5,528
2019
$2,929 (+4.0%)
$2,745 + $3,375
$6,120
2018
$2,816 (−1.6%)
$2,745 + $3,375
$6,120
2017
$2,861 (−12.8%)
$2,745 + $3,375
$6,120
2016
$3,282 (+6.4%)
$2,516 + $3,282
$5,798
2015
$3,084 (+1.3%)
$2,516 + $3,282
$5,798
2014
$3,045 (−2.2%)
$2,516 + $3,282
$5,798
2013
$3,113 (+0.9%)
$2,516 + $3,799
$6,315
2012
$3,085 (−3.0%)
$2,516 + $3,799
$6,315
2011
$3,179 (−16.9%)
$2,516 + $3,799
$6,315
2010
$3,825 (+10.0%)
$2,516 + $5,792
$8,308
2009
$3,477 (+8.3%)
$2,516 + $5,792
$8,308
2008
$3,212 (+3.9%)
$4,026 + $4,719
$8,745
2007
$3,091
$3,660 + $5,380
$9,040
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is established to accommodate residential development in a manner consistent with the character of most existing single-family neighborhoods in the Village. Single-family dwellings, along with limited civic and institutional uses, are allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Slab
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE FOREST AREA2
Living Sq. Ft: 974
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,152
Acres: 0.2101
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 974
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,152 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 31364160020000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
21st Century Preparatory Center
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Michelle Obama School of Technology
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Rich Township High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$116,000 – $140,000
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