16740 Forest Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452

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Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 2 full bath bi-level (Raised Ranch) on a large corner lot offers the perfect blend of modern updates, functional living, and everyday comfort, all set in a quiet, desirable Oak Forest neighborhood. The home welcomes you with spacious, light-filled living areas and a versatile lower-level family room anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Throughout the home, recent fresh paint and newer luxury vinyl plank flooring create a clean, cohesive, and contemporary feel. At the heart of the home is a stunning, fully updated kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinetry, sleek stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A conveniently located rear exterior Kitchen door provides a seamless flow to the generous sized backyard, which adds to the home's appeal, providing a great space for entertaining, recreation, or simply enjoying outdoor living. Both full bathrooms have been tastefully updated recently with new vanities and modern fixtures, offering a fresh look. This home stands out not only for its design, but for the recent upgrades, including: a brand new roof with complete tear-off (2025), a newer central air conditioning system (2022), a newer (2022) water heater, a brand new (2025) 100-amp electrical panel, and a recent, full cosmetic update! Ideally located near parks, shopping, and major highways, this property offers both convenience and a peaceful residential setting. A truly turnkey opportunity combining quality updates, thoughtful improvements, and lasting value. Taxes do not reflect Homeowners exemption, which has since been applied, and the new buyer should see a significant decrease in property taxes once the exemption is active. Schedule your private showing today to experience everything this home has to offer.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached Single
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60452
• Year Built: 1975
• Age: 51-60 Years
• School District: 145, 228
• Sq.Ft.: 1,281 sq ft
• Total Rooms: 7
• Bedrooms: 3
• Full Baths: 2
• Basement: Finished, Full
• Garage: 2.5 Car
• # of Parking Spaces: 2.5
• Fireplace: 1
• Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
• Baths: 2
• APRX_TOTAL_FIN_SQFT: 2181
• Assessor Square Footage: 1281
• Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
• Bedrooms Possible: 3
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
• Cooling: Central Air
• Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
• Directions: Head west on 159th St. Left (south) onto Cicero Ave (IL-50). Turn right onto 167th St. Turn left onto Forest Ave. To address.
• Fireplace Location: Basement
• Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
• Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
• Living Area Source: Assessor
• Lower Sq Ft: 900
• Main Sq Ft: 1281
• Main Type: Residential
• Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
• Rehab (Y/N): Yes
• Rehab Year: 2022
• Roof: Asphalt
• Rooms: No additional rooms
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Special Service Area: N
• TOTAL_SQFT: 2181
• Tax Annual Amount: 9403.04
• Tax Year: 2023
• Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2181
• Township: Bremen
• Type Detached: Raised Ranch
• Water Source: Public
• West: 16740