Cook County property record for 1208 Hamilton Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,577 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-19-101-083 |
| Primary APN | 15-19-101-083 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,200 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1208 HAMILTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-5406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OLIVER (SALINGER) & COS (WESTDALE)(GARDENS) SUB IN NW FRAC1 1/4 OF SEC19 SEC 19-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALINGER & COS WESTDALE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 818401 |
1208 Hamilton Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 N LATROBE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-2408 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201855140 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1208 HAMILTON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-5406 |
| Document Number | 1823555140 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23555140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $188.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1208 HAMILTON AVE ELMHURST IL 601265406, ELMHURST, IL 60126-5406 |
| Document Number | 1823555141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23555141 |
| Name | PLATINUM HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Elementary School District | Hillside School District 93 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,000 Land $4,080 Building $16,920 | $210,000 Land $40,800 Building $169,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,577.00 (+59.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,236.00 | $13,523 Land $3,570 Building $9,953 | $135,230 Land $35,700 Building $99,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1208 Hamilton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1208 Hamilton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA ILLINOIS-OAK BROOK private · serves 5,361 people · EPA ID IL0430055 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OAK BROOK |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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