Cook County property record for 12237 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 727 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $885 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-29-117-013 |
| Primary APN | 25-29-117-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 727 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 727 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12237 S THROOP ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-5423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (VICTORY) (HEIGHTS) (FIRST) ADD SUB OF EH OF S 330 FT OF PT SE NW SEC 29-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | VICTORY HEIGHTS FIRST |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 530400 |
12237 S Throop St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12237 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-5423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200447111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,600 Land $3,150 Building $4,450 | $76,000 Land $31,500 Building $44,500 | |
| 2023 | $885.00 (+5.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $841.00 (+0.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,500 (-) Land $2,625 Building $4,875 | $75,000 (-) Land $26,250 Building $48,750 |
| 2021 | $840.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,500 Land $2,625 Building $4,875 | $75,000 Land $26,250 Building $48,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 12237 S Throop 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 12237 S Throop 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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