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5042 157th Street

Oak Forest IL 60452

3
2
2
1380 sq. ft.
0.22 ac.
Single-Family
Last sold for $349,750
Shannon SpechtShannon Specht, last sold this property on 11 August 2026 after 54 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home situated on an oversized corner lot in desirable Oak Forest. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the bedrooms, a spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, and an expansive lower-level family room offering endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. The thoughtfully designed layout provides comfortable living space on every level, while the dedicated laundry room and attached garage add everyday convenience. Step outside to enjoy the incredible backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the open space. Ideally located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this move-in-ready home combines space, functionality, and an unbeatable lot size in one exceptional package.

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
1380 sq. ft. floor area
0.22 ac. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Oak Forest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5042 157th Street is $315k.

Median value
$315k
Estimated value range
$137k - $472k
Median days on market
11
Estimated value trend
5%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Oak Forest. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5042 157th Street

2026
Sold
$349,750
11 Aug 2026 by Shannon Specht, of Hoff, Realtors
2013
Sold
$137,500
14 May 2013 by Julie Wilhemy, of Retopia Inc

Happy sellers in Oak Forest

100%
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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Oak Forest

In the last 12 months, 172 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 5042 157th Street, have been sold.

This represents a 6% decrease in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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