12237 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,375 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$76,500 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$356 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-29-212-059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-29-212-059
Alternative APN
  • 25-29-212-059-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,384 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,375 sqft (0.1 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12237 S MAY ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60643-5528
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 9-16 INCL. EX E 141FT OF BLKS 9 & 16 IN FIRST ADD TO WEST PULLMAN IN PT NE SEC 29-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionFIRST ADD
Legal Block9-16
Legal Lot Number33,34
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract530400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address10238 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-2336
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202523024
Last Transfer DateDec 20, 2025
Transfer Doc0000020019
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 26, 2026
Property Address12237 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-5528
Document Number0005720019
Instrument DateDec 20, 2025
Instrument2605720019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10237 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-2335

Mortgage

Document Number0005720020
DateFeb 26, 2026
Instrument2605720020
Lender
NameCV3 FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

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$9,400 (+88.04%) Land $2,625 Building $6,775$94,000 (+88.04%) Land $26,250 Building $67,750
2023$356.00 (+9.54%) Homeowner's exemption$4,999 (-) Land $2,187 Building $2,812$49,990 (-) Land $21,870 Building $28,120
2022$325.00 (-3.27%) Homeowner's exemption$4,999 (-) Land $2,187 Building $2,812$49,990 (-) Land $21,870 Building $28,120
2021$336.00 Homeowner's exemption$4,999 Land $2,187 Building $2,812$49,990 Land $21,870 Building $28,120

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

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

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 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable
1,500 / 1,500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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