Cook County property record for 163 Elder Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,664 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-20-101-019 |
| Primary APN | 32-20-101-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half 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 | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,590 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 163 ELDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60411-2645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (PARK)(VIEW) TERRACE (FIRST) ADD SUB OF OUTLOT A IN P ARK VIEW TERRACE SUB OF PT OF EX N 50FT&EX PT LYING IN DIXIE HWY CUT-OF |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK VIEW TERRACE FIRST |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 829200 |
163 Elder Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 ELDER AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201211033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $10,207 Land $3,036 Building $7,171 | $102,070 Land $30,360 Building $71,710 | |
| 2023 | $3,664.00 (+48.28%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,471.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,331 Land $2,656 Building $4,675 | $73,310 Land $26,560 Building $46,750 |
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 163 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 163 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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