Oak Forest, IL·D228
Homes in the
Oak Forest HS district.
A leafy, deeply rooted south suburb where a short walk reaches a Cook County forest preserve and a quick Metra ride reaches downtown.
- Homes for sale
- 28
- Typical list
- $308,450
- Most expensive
- $515,000
- Most affordable
- $109,000
4925 144th Street →
14810 Kilpatrick Avenue →
Bengals · Black & Vegas Gold · 1,361 students · South Suburban Conference
Active listings
28 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Oak Forest HS area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
46
Typical list price
$319,900
Avg time on market
9 days
Sold in the last year
136
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$332,500
What it's like to live here
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The area, not just the school
Living near Oak Forest High School means settling into one of the greenest pockets of southwest Cook County. The city grew up around a Rock Island Railroad whistle stop in a stand of timber, and by the 1880s the abundance of oak trees had given the area its name. That heritage still shapes daily life: Oak Forest is largely ringed by Cook County Forest Preserves, so mature trees, walking paths, and open space are part of the everyday backdrop rather than a weekend destination.
The commute is one of the area's quiet advantages. The Oak Forest Metra station sits at 159th and Cicero on the Rock Island District line, which runs between Joliet and LaSalle Street Station in the Chicago Loop, so getting downtown without a car is genuinely easy. Cicero Avenue carries the everyday errands and local shopping, while the surrounding street grid stays calm and residential just a block or two off the main roads.
For families, the draw is straightforward: an established south-suburban community with classic Midwestern housing stock, abundant green space, a real commuter-rail connection, and Oak Forest High School anchoring the area as part of Bremen Community High School District 228. It is a place that feels settled and rooted, which is exactly what its name has promised for well over a century.
🐯Mascot
The Bengals, in black and Vegas gold.
🎓District
Bremen Community High School District 228.
🚂Metra access
Rock Island District line to downtown Chicago, with a station at 159th and Cicero.
🌳Green space
The city is largely ringed by Cook County Forest Preserves.
🏆State titles
IHSA baseball champions in 1985 and softball champions in 2009.
👥Enrollment
About 1,361 students in grades 9 through 12 for 2023-24.
The school
About Oak Forest High School
In March 1968, taxpayers of District 228 approved a loan from the Illinois School Building Commission to begin first-phase construction of the district's fourth high school, and the board approved the name that August. Oak Forest High School opened in 1971 to relieve overcrowding at the district's three existing high schools, but enrollment kept growing and a building-expansion bond passed in December 1971. A 1985 fire damaged the school's electrical systems and forced students to temporarily attend split-shift classes at Tinley Park High School, and a 2005 project added a new instructional materials center.
The school's motto is Academics plus Activities equal Excellence. In 2007, Oak Forest posted an average ACT score of 21.2 and graduated 97.3 percent of its senior class. More recently the school has run a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15 to 1 with an average class size in the low 20s.
Oak Forest competes in the South Suburban Conference as the Bengals and takes part in IHSA state tournaments across a full slate of boys and girls sports. The school has won IHSA state championships in baseball in 1985 and softball in 2009.
- District
- D228
- Founded
- 1971
- Principal
- Jane Dempsey
- Conference
- South Suburban Conference
- Address
- 15201 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Trophy case
- 🏆 Baseball Class AA · 1985
- 🏆 Softball Class 3A · 2009
Notable alumni
- George Saunders. Author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December, class of 1977.
- Tevin Coleman. National Football League running back, class of 2012.
- Tim Byrdak. Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
- Jason Frasor. Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
- Bob O'Dekirk. Mayor of Joliet, Illinois from 2015 to 2023.
- Robbie Avila. College basketball standout who became a viral name at Indiana State.
- Jimmy Pardo. Professional comedian.
- Mike Stoklasa. Founder of the YouTube channel RedLetterMedia.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District D228 website. Last verified 2026-06-29.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Oak Forest HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Oak Forest HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What high school serves the Oak Forest area?
- Oak Forest High School, part of Bremen Community High School District 228, serves most of Oak Forest along with portions of Midlothian and Crestwood. Confirm the boundary for a specific address with the district.
- How easy is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- The Oak Forest Metra station sits at 159th and Cicero on the Rock Island District line, which runs from Joliet to LaSalle Street Station in the Chicago Loop, so a car-free commute downtown is very doable.
- Is there much green space near the school?
- Yes. Oak Forest is largely surrounded by Cook County Forest Preserves, including the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve, giving the area abundant trees, trails, and open space.
- Does Oak Forest High School have a strong athletics tradition?
- It does. Competing as the Bengals in the South Suburban Conference, the school has won IHSA state championships in baseball in 1985 and softball in 2009.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 16, 2025 through July 16, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.