Cook County property record for 1242 E Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $326,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $14,731 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-11-212-093 |
| Primary APN | 20-11-212-093 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1242 E MADISON PARK |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60615-2915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Description | (DUNHAMS) SUB OF S661FT OF SW NE SEC 11-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNHAMS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 390600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District listed 1979 · 1,931 contributing resources · NRIS 79000824 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 E MADISON PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1242 E MADISON PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2915 |
| Document Number | 2003510013 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1242 E MADISON PARK CHICAGO IL 606152915, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2915 |
| Document Number | 2003510013 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3510013 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2035 |
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 | $90,701 (+1.91%) Land $31,992 Building $58,709 | $907,010 (+1.91%) Land $319,920 Building $587,090 | |
| 2023 | $14,731.00 (-16.31%) | ||
| 2022 | $17,602.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,000 Land $25,800 Building $63,200 | $890,000 Land $258,000 Building $632,000 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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: Astound Broadband.
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