Cook County property record for 1234 W 96th St, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (4,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $369,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $789 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-08-107-030 |
| Primary APN | 25-08-107-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,125 sqft (0.95 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1234 W 96TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-1414 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | E A CUMMINGS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37,38 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 730400 |
1234 W 96th St, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10805 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-3125 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202021011 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039058 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1234 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003421306 |
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| Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2203421306 |
| Name | DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1234 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414 |
| Document Number | 2027621011 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27621011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $369.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3971 S ELLIS 4N CHICAGO IL 60609, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Document Number | 2027621012 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27621012 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1234 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414 |
| Document Number | 1817749079 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17749079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 1236 W 96TH ST CHICAGO IL 606431414, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414 |
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 | $3,919 Land $3,919 | $39,190 Land $39,190 | |
| 2024 | $789.00 (+20.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $654.00 (+2.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $638.00 (+2.41%) | $3,093 (-) Land $3,093 | $30,930 (-) Land $30,930 |
| 2021 | $623.00 | $3,093 Land $3,093 | $30,930 Land $30,930 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1234 W 96th 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 | 2 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 1234 W 96th 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 |
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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 973 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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