1248 W 96th St, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1248 W 96th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 954 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$180,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$2,538 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-08-107-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-08-107-025
Alternative APN
  • 25-08-107-025-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area954 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating FuelElectric
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1248 W 96TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60643-1414
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF WH OF BLK 2 & ALL OF BLKS 3,6,7&10 I N HILLIARDS & DOBBINS OF THAT PT TO 1ST ADD TO WASHINGTON HTS SUB OF EH
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionWASHINGTON HTS SUB
Legal Block2,3,6
Legal Lot Number43
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract730400

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
RFLF 4 LLC
Feb 26, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
RFLF 5 LLC
Sep 25, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
MARY DESLOOVER
May 8, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 1, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 5, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202522282
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000057154
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0015501112
DateJun 4, 2021
Instrument2115501112
Lender
NameRFLF 4 LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueApr 11, 2051

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Document Number2007308082
Instrument DateFeb 26, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1248 W 96TH ST CHICAGO IL 606431414, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414

Mortgage

Document Number2007308082
DateMar 13, 2020
Instrument7308082
Lender
NameRFLF 5 LLC
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 12, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 25, 2019
Property Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Document Number1926857154
Instrument DateSep 20, 2019
Instrument26857154
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$83.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address910 YOUNG ST LEMONT IL 604396109, LEMONT, IL 60439-6109

Mortgage

Document Number1926857155
DateSep 25, 2019
Instrument26857155
Lender
NameMARY DESLOOVER
AddressPO BOX 481022, NILES, IL 60714-5022
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate12%

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 8, 2019
Property Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Document Number1912849069
Instrument DateMay 1, 2019
Instrument12849069
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$110.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ #380 CHICAGO IL 606067801, 380, CHICAGO, IL 60606-7801

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 1, 2019
Property Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Document Number1909118041
Instrument DateMar 13, 2019
Instrument9118041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 5, 2019
Property Address1248 W 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414
Document Number1906413055
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2019
Instrument6413055
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1050 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT MI 482261906, DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

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$15,000 (+25.01%) Land $3,919 Building $11,081$150,000 (+25.01%) Land $39,190 Building $110,810
2023$2,538.00 (+2.55%)
2022$2,475.00 (+2.32%)$11,999 (-) Land $3,093 Building $8,906$119,990 (-) Land $30,930 Building $89,060
2021$2,419.00$11,999 Land $3,093 Building $8,906$119,990 Land $30,930 Building $89,060

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

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 Policies2 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

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 973 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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