12840 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60633 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12840 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$2,538 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-30-321-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-30-321-026
Alternative APN
  • 26-30-321-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,234 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,234 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60633-1224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(FORD) (CITY) SUB (NUMBER2) OF WH SE SW & THAT PART L YING SWLY OF THE 100FT ROW OF C.W.RR IN NE SE SW SEC 30-37-15
Legal Range15E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionFORD CITY SUB NUMBER2
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract550200

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1224
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Apr 4, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Dec 4, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMPASS MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 4, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 5, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201819068
Last Transfer DateDec 14, 2024
Transfer Doc0000007012
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1224
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010520067
DateApr 15, 2021
Instrument2110520067
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 4, 2018
Property Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1224
Document Number1809419068
Instrument DateMar 6, 2018
Instrument9419068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2018
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$130.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE CHICAGO IL 606331224, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1224

Mortgage

Document Number1809419069
DateApr 4, 2018
Instrument9419069
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 3, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.12%

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 4, 2017
Property Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1224
Document Number1733857016
Instrument DateNov 22, 2017
Instrument33857016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2017
Title CompanyCARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12840 S EXCHANGE AVE CHICAGO IL 606331224, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1224

Mortgage

Document Number1733857017
DateDec 4, 2017
Instrument33857017
Lender
NameCOMPASS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 3, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

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$11,700 (-2.5%) Land $2,000 Building $9,700$117,000 (-2.5%) Land $20,000 Building $97,000
2023$2,538.00 (+2.55%)
2022$2,475.00$12,000 Land $5,000 Building $7,000$120,000 Land $50,000 Building $70,000

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 700 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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