Oak Forest, IL, Real Estate

Oak Forest, Illinois, is a vibrant suburban city located in Cook County, just south of Chicago, with a population of approximately 27,000 as of the 2020 census. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and strong community spirit, Oak Forest offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city boasts numerous parks, recreational facilities, and the popular Oak Fest, an annual summer festival featuring live music, carnival rides, and local vendors. With easy access to Chicago via the Metra commuter rail and a variety of local dining and shopping options, Oak Forest provides residents with a welcoming, well-connected place to call home.

Oak Forest currently has 75 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $325,485.64, 5 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $227,640, 19 condos for sale with an average list price of $181,152.53, and 22 lots for sale with an average list price of $222,144.23. The average annual property tax for Oak Forest is $5,358.71.

Schools

School District Level Grades
Fieldcrest Elementary School Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 Elementary K,1-6
Kerkstra Elementary School Forest Ridge School District 142 Elementary 1-5
Kimball Hill Elementary School Community Consolidated School District 15 Elementary K,1-6
Lee R Foster Elementary School Forest Ridge School District 142 Elementary 1-5
Memorial Elementary School Community Consolidated School District 146 Elementary P-5
Ridge Early Childhood Center Forest Ridge School District 142 Elementary P,K
Scarlet Oak Elementary School Arbor Park School District 145 Elementary 3-4
Walter F Fierke Ed Center Community Consolidated School District 146 Elementary P-5
Arbor Park Middle School Arbor Park School District 145 Middle 5-8
Central Middle School Community Consolidated School District 146 Middle 6-8
Hille Middle School Forest Ridge School District 142 Middle 6-8
Jack London Middle School Community Consolidated School District 21 Middle 6-8
Bremen High School Bremen Community High School District 228 High 9-12
Carl Sandburg High School Consolidated High School District 230 High 9-12
Oak Forest High School Bremen Community High School District 228 High 9-12
Riverside Brookfield High School Riverside-Brookfield Township School District 208 High 9-12
Tinley Park High School Bremen Community High School District 228 High 9-12
Victor J Andrew High School Consolidated High School District 230 High 9-12
Victor J Andrew High School Consolidated High School District 230 High 9-12
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Train Stations

Station Line(s) Address
Oak Forest Line(s): Rock Island District (RI) 4850 159th St., Oak Forest View Commute

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Subdivisions/Buildings

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Arbor Park

Arbor Park is a single-family home community in Oak Forest, Illinois, built between 1914 and 1973. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 946 ft2 to 1,665 ft2. The average annual property tax for Arbor Park is $5,068.33. It is located in Cook County. Arbor Park is a single family home subdivision located in Oak Forest, Illinois south of Route 6 and west of Route 50. ... Read more
Median Price: $245,000
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Avenues of Oak Forest

Avenues of Oak Forest is a single-family home and townhouse community in Oak Forest, Illinois, built between 1999 and 2004. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,608 ft2 to 1,775 ft2. The average annual property tax for Avenues of Oak Forest is $6,860.21. It is located in Cook County. Avenues of Oak Forest is a single family home subdivision built in the 1990's. Avenues of Oak Forest is located in Oak Forest, Illinois west of Cicero Avenue and north of 167th Street. ... Read more
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Bramblewood

Bramblewood is a single-family home community in Oak Forest, Illinois, built between 1993 and 1999. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 2,078 ft2 to 4,408 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bramblewood is $7,928.50. It is located in Cook County. Bramblewood is a single family home subdivision built in the 1990's. Bramblewood is located in Oak Forest, Illinois west of Oak Park Avenue and north of Route 6. ... Read more
Median Price: $416,500
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Castletowne

Castletowne is a single-family home community in Oak Forest, Illinois, built in 1966. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 1,802 ft2. The average annual property tax for Castletowne is $6,074.13. It is located in Cook County. Castletowne is a single family home subdivision built in the 1960's. Castletowne is located in Oak Forest, Illinois west of Central Avenue and south of 151st Street. ... Read more
Median Price: $321,000
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Diamonds of Oak Forest

Diamonds of Oak Forest is a condo and townhouse community in Oak Forest, Illinois, built between 1995 and 1997. It currently has 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $250,000. The homes range in size from 1,500 ft2 to 1,776 ft2. The average annual property tax for Diamonds of Oak Forest is $4,456.28. It is located in Cook County. Diamonds of Oak Forest is a townhouse and duplex community built in the 1990's. Diamonds of Oak Forest is located in Oak Forest, Illinois on Diamond Dr. east of Long Avenue and north of 151st St. ... Read more
Median Price: $240,000
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Nearby Parks

Avenues Park

16600 Willowwick Drive
Playground

Central Park

15601 Central Avenue
Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Hiking Paths Skate Park Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts

Convent Park

14800 Menard Avenue
Baseball Diamonds Playground

Don Burns Park

16900 Forest Avenue
Basketball Courts Picnic Area Softball Fields Tennis Courts

El Morro Park

15500 Arroyo Drive

Friendly Oaks Park

5400 163rd Street
Baseball Diamonds Playground Tennis Courts

Gene Leonard Park

14900 Laramie Avenue
Parking Playground Soccer Fields Trails

Gorman Park

4412 Henry Street
Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Playground Soccer Fields

Harriet Park

16000 Forest Avenue
Playground Volleyball Courts

Heritage Park

149th Street and Long Avenue
Playground Softball Fields

James Jeske Park

Victoria Drive and Ridgeland Avenue
Basketball Courts Playground Roller Hockey Rink Softball Fields Tennis Courts

Lagoon Park

5500 Leslie Lane
Fishing

Lockwood Park

Christopher Drive & Lockwood Avenue
Field Playground

Malecky Park

17200 Arrowhead Tr.
Parking Picnic Areas Playground Shelter Volleyball Courts

Terry Steczo Park

6224 Daniels Lane
Basketball Courts Parking Playground Shelter Volleyball

Tower Park

Rob Roy Drive and Las Flores Lane
Baseball Diamonds Playground

Vergne Way Park

La Vergne Avenue and 154th Street
Basketball Courts Playground

Waverly Creekside Park

155th St. & Kilpatrick Avenue
Basketball Courts Picnic Area Playground Tennis Courts
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Homes Just Sold in Oak Forest: July 22nd to July 28th

Homes Just Sold in Oak Forest: July 22nd to July 28th - July 29, 2025

Oak Forest had 6 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 22 to Monday, July 28, including including 6 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Oak Forest: July 19th to July 25th

New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Oak Forest: July 19th to July 25th - July 26, 2025

Oak Forest had 6 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, July 19 to Friday, July 25, including 4 ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Oak Forest: July 18th to July 24th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Oak Forest: July 18th to July 24th - July 25, 2025

Oak Forest had 11 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24, including including 7 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Oak Forest: July 15th to July 21st

Homes Just Sold in Oak Forest: July 15th to July 21st - July 22, 2025

Oak Forest had 8 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 15 to Monday, July 21, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Oak Forest: July 12th to July 18th

New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Oak Forest: July 12th to July 18th - July 19, 2025

Oak Forest had 5 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, July 12 to Friday, July 18, including 4 ... continue reading
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