Oak Forest East Market Overview

Single-family homes that closed from September 15, 2025 through September 15, 2026 had a median sold price of $660,000, based on HAR MLS data. As of September 28, 2026, the median list price among active single-family listings was $599,900.

Single-family homes that closed during the 12-month reporting period spent a median of 46 days on the market. Homes actively offered for sale had been on the market for a median of 102 days as of September 28, 2026. Current market time does not predict how long a properly priced individual home will take to sell.

The area had an estimated 3.3 months of single-family supply as of September 28, 2026, based on 109 active listings and 392 closings during the prior 12 months. That indicates relatively tighter overall inventory, but negotiating leverage can still vary significantly by price range, condition, lot, school zoning, and construction era.

Single-family homes sold at a median of about $328 per square foot during the 12-month reporting period. Active single-family listings were offered at a median of about $336 per square foot as of September 28, 2026. Price per square foot is only one comparison tool and does not replace a property-specific analysis.

The median list price of active inventory was $599,900, compared with a $660,000 median sold price during the prior 12 months. The difference can reflect changes in the mix of size, condition, construction era, location, and price range among available homes. It should not be read as proof that every Oak Forest East property declined by the same percentage.

There were 227 closed rentals during the 12-month reporting period, with a median monthly rent of $2,795 and a median market time of 27 days. As of September 28, 2026, 44 rental listings were active at a median asking rent of $2,913 per month.

No. Some homes are zoned to Oak Forest Elementary, but school assignments vary by address and can change. Buyers should verify current zoning directly with the applicable school district before relying on a school assignment in a purchase decision.

Recent HAR MLS activity includes newer infill communities and developments such as Pinemont Landing, Fisher Estates at Oak Forest, Oak Forest Manor, Park View/Oak Forest, and Shepherd Oaks. These communities are not interchangeable: lot sizes, home sizes, construction styles, pricing, and exact locations vary. Buyers should compare the individual property and its immediate pocket rather than relying only on the broader Oak Forest East label.

Tawnya grew up in Oak Forest East and is intimately familiar with the neighborhood, its sections, and the smaller pockets that can affect a property’s character, housing options, and market position. She combines that firsthand knowledge with strategic seller representation and buyer guidance, including help comparing older homes, newer infill construction, and small-lot communities. Her credentials include the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), HAR Certified Strategic Marketing Specialist (HCSMS), and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designations. Tawnya personally guides clients through the process without handing the relationship to a team or transaction coordinator partway through.