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1237 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1237 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,050 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$305,000 (Apr 1999)
Tax Bill$9,284 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Transfer
Jul 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-08-302-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-08-302-027
Alternative APN
  • 14-08-302-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,368 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,050 sqft (0.07 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 W FOSTER AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60640-2206
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(BROWNS)(1ST) ADD TO (ARGYLE) SEC 08-40-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionBROWNS 1ST ADD TO ARGYLE
Legal Lot Number55
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract31100

Owner

1237 W Foster Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2010.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1248 W GRANVILLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660-1915
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 4, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 9, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 9, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number199980
Last Transfer DateDec 10, 2010
Transfer Doc0000004112
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 4, 2025
Property Address1237 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640-2206
Document Number0030802003
Instrument DateApr 30, 2025
Instrument2530802003
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1248 W GRANVILLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660-1915

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1237 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640-2206
Document Number1720046001
Instrument DateJul 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2017
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1237 N FOSTER AVE CHICAGO IL 60640, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Mortgage

Document Number1720046001
DateJul 19, 2017
Instrument20046001
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJul 18, 2032
Interest
Rate4.25%

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$58,000 Land $30,348 Building $27,652$580,000 Land $303,480 Building $276,520
2023$9,284.00 (+2.59%)$44,000 (-) Land $24,400 Building $19,600$440,000 (-) Land $244,000 Building $196,000
2022$9,050.00$44,000 Land $24,400 Building $19,600$440,000 Land $244,000 Building $196,000

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

FEMA maps place 1237 W Foster Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1237 W Foster 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 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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