256 Lester Rd is a 1,120 square foot house on a 7,315 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 30, 1980 for $55,000. Based on Redfin's Park Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $155,399.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,315 sq ftLot Size
$139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$155,399
$100K since sold in October 1980$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 1.4% lower than the average sale price ($158K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE FOREST AREA2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,120
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,315
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 15
Acres: 0.1679
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,315 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 31364020080000
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
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
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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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Estimated sale price
$148,000 – $179,000
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