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1215 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1215 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,266 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$725,000 (Sep 2012)
Tax Bill$21,643 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-20-314-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-20-314-016
Alternative APN
  • 14-20-314-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,266 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1215 W CORNELIA AVE, 2
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60657-1427
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-3.5
Legal DescriptionJOHN (MCLARENS) RESUB OF NH OF BLK5 OF OLIVERS SUB OF NH EH SW SEC 20-40-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionOLIVERS SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract61500

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address1215 W CORNELIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-1427
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 26, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 27, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201235060
Last Transfer DateMar 19, 2021
Transfer Doc0000033100
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 28, 2021
Property Address1215 W CORNELIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-1427
Document Number0014833100
Instrument DateMar 19, 2021
Instrument2114833100
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2021
Title CompanyHUBBARD TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1215 W CORNELIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-1427

Mortgage

Document Number0014833101
DateMay 28, 2021
Instrument2114833101
Lender
NameTOWNE MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTROY, MI 48083
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

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$136,733 (+17.23%) Land $69,750 Building $66,983$1,367,330 (+17.23%) Land $697,500 Building $669,830
2023$21,643.00 (-7.06%)
2022$23,286.00 Homeowner's exemption$116,638 Land $56,250 Building $60,388$1,166,380 Land $562,500 Building $603,880

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.

Flood

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 Policies13 units insured
incl. 13 condo units

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

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 1,106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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