Cook County property record for 1256 W 97th St, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $186,500 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,894 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-08-109-023 |
| Primary APN | 25-08-109-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,207 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1256 W 97TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | E A CUMMINGS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45,46 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 730400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BK |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201942129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1256 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416 |
| Document Number | 1915842129 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15842129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $186.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 W 96TH ST CHICAGO IL 606431414, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1414 |
| Document Number | 1915842130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15842130 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OH 45227 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.12% |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1256 W 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1416 |
| Document Number | 1725629004 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25629004 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 10636 S KOSTNER AVE OAK LAWN IL 604535312, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-5312 |
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 | $16,001 (-5.87%) Land $7,363 Building $8,638 | $160,010 (-5.87%) Land $73,630 Building $86,380 | |
| 2023 | $2,894.00 (+3.32%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,801.00 (+1.63%) | $16,999 (-) Land $5,812 Building $11,187 | $169,990 (-) Land $58,120 Building $111,870 |
| 2021 | $2,756.00 | $16,999 Land $5,812 Building $11,187 | $169,990 Land $58,120 Building $111,870 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 973 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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