12237 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12237 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$155,000 (May 2007)
Tax Bill$113 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-28-225-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-28-225-010
Alternative APN
  • 25-28-225-010-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,150 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address12237 S HARVARD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-6511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(WEST)(PULLMAN) IN WH OF NE & NW NH SEC 28-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionWEST PULLMAN
Legal Block46
Legal Lot Number34,33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract530501

Owner

12237 S Harvard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2009.

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 Address12237 S HARVARD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-6511
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 22, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 26, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20079105
Last Transfer DateMay 1, 2009
Transfer Doc0000057509
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$13,000 Land $3,690 Building $9,310$130,000 Land $36,900 Building $93,100
2023$113.00 (+61.43%)
2022$70.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$6,500 (-) Land $2,460 Building $4,040$65,000 (-) Land $24,600 Building $40,400
2021Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$6,500 Land $2,460 Building $4,040$65,000 Land $24,600 Building $40,400

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 12237 S Harvard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12237 S Harvard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 866 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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