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12237 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12237 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60643

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$1,202 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-29-113-058

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-29-113-058
Alternative APN
  • 25-29-113-058-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,104 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,104 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,250 sqft (0.098 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12237 S BISHOP ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60643-5497
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionWILLIAM R KERRS
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number34,33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2029
Census Tract530400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12237 S BISHOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-5497
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20198018
Prior Transfer DateFeb 26, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000090768
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 26, 2019
Property Address12237 S BISHOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-5497
Document Number1936008018
Instrument DateDec 17, 2019
Instrument36008018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 6, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$130.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7235 S DAMEN AVE CHICAGO IL 606363718, CHICAGO, IL 60636-3718

Mortgage

Document Number1936008019
DateDec 26, 2019
Instrument36008019
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 25, 2049
Interest
Rate3.62%

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$11,000 (+22.22%) Land $2,550 Building $8,450$110,000 (+22.22%) Land $25,500 Building $84,500
2023$1,202.00 (+4.43%)
2022$1,151.00 (+0.7%) Homeowner's exemption$9,000 (-) Land $2,125 Building $6,875$90,000 (-) Land $21,250 Building $68,750
2021$1,143.00 Homeowner's exemption$9,000 Land $2,125 Building $6,875$90,000 Land $21,250 Building $68,750

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 Policies1 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

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 655 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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