Cook County property record for 138 Elder Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,222 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-20-104-078 |
| Primary APN | 32-20-104-078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 138 ELDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60411-2625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW TERRACE ADD 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 829200 |
138 Elder Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 ELDER AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200426061 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 138 ELDER AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2625 |
| Document Number | 0000010052 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610052 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 ELDER AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2625 |
| Document Number | 0000010052, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610052 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 138 ELDER AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2625 |
| Document Number | 1715206029 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 ELDER AVE CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL 604112625, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2625 |
| Document Number | 1715206029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15206029 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2044 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bloom Township |
| Municipality | Chicago Heights City |
| Secondary School District | Bloom Township High School District 206 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Chicago Heights School District 170 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,376 Land $2,880 Building $6,496 | $93,760 Land $28,800 Building $64,960 | |
| 2023 | $3,222.00 (+29.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,343 Land $2,520 Building $4,823 | $73,430 Land $25,200 Building $48,230 |
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.
FEMA maps place 138 Elder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 138 Elder Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 HEIGHTS serves 26,184 people · EPA ID IL0310450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 549 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 |
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