Cook County property record for 1237 Franklin Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,868 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,610 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-20-106-035 |
| Primary APN | 32-20-106-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,868 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1237 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60411-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD PARK ANX |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 829200 |
1237 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 FRANKLIN AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201233085 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047337 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bloom Township |
| Municipality | Chicago Heights City |
| Secondary School District | Bloom Township High School District 206 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Chicago Heights School District 170 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,749 Land $2,747 Building $13,002 | $157,490 Land $27,470 Building $130,020 | |
| 2023 | $6,610.00 (-0.36%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,634.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,917 Land $2,403 Building $11,514 | $139,170 Land $24,030 Building $115,140 |
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 1237 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1237 Franklin Ave 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 HEIGHTS serves 26,184 people · EPA ID IL0310450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 549 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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