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1208 W 97th St, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1208 W 97th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,875 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$1,910 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Apr 2024 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-08-109-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-08-109-037
Alternative APN
  • 25-08-109-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,138 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,138 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,875 sqft (0.089 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1208 W 97TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60643-1416
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF WH OF BLK 2 & ALL OF BLKS 3,6,7&10 I N HILLIARDS & DOBBINS OF THAT PT TO 1ST ADD TO WASHINGTON HTS SUB OF EH
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionWASHINGTON HTS SUB
Legal Block2,3,6
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract730400

Owner

1208 W 97th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1208 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 31, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Apr 29, 2024Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
May 1, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 3, 2023
Transfer Doc0000008121
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 31, 2025
Property Address1208 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416
Document Number0036520033
Instrument DateNov 17, 2025
Instrument2536520033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$320.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1205 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1415

April 2024: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 29, 2024
Property Address1208 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416
Document Number0012024546
Instrument DateApr 16, 2024
Instrument2412024546
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3900 CAPITAL CITY BLVD, LANSING, MI 48906-2147

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 1, 2023
Property Address1208 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416
Document Number0012108121
Instrument DateMar 3, 2023
Instrument2312108121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1208 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1208 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$14,000 Land $3,681 Building $10,319$140,000 Land $36,810 Building $103,190
2023$1,910.00$14,999 (-) Land $2,906 Building $12,093$149,990 (-) Land $29,060 Building $120,930
2022$14,999 (-) Land $2,906 Building $12,093$149,990 (-) Land $29,060 Building $120,930
2021Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$14,999 Land $2,906 Building $12,093$149,990 Land $29,060 Building $120,930

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1208 W 97th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1208 W 97th St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 973 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

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