Cook County property record for 1253 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Bungalow |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
| Square Footage | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,670 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $2,538.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 25-11-204-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,016 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,670 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1253 E 96TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60628-1655 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (COTTAGE)(GROVE)(HEIGHTS) ADD BEING SUB NH SEC 11-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE GROVE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 500100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 25-11-204-043
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1253 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022710045 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1253 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1253 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1655 |
| Document Number | 0006521199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2606521199 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1253 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1655 |
| Document Number | 0002710045 |
| Map Reference | DOC 9059581 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2202710045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1940 WAVERLY LN, 1940, ALGONQUIN, IL 60102-5145 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1253 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1655 |
| Document Number | 0002710046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2202710046 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.12% |
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| Document Number | 0002710047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2202710047 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1253 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1655 |
| Document Number | 0006221446 |
| Map Reference | DOC 9059581 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106221446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1940 WAVERLY LN, ALGONQUIN, IL 60102-5145 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,001 (+66.68%) Land $4,253 Building $15,748 | $200,010 (+66.68%) Land $42,530 Building $157,480 | |
| 2023 | $2,538.00 (+2.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,475.00 | $12,000 Land $5,670 Building $6,330 | $120,000 Land $56,700 Building $63,300 |
1253 E 96th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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