1638 E 85th St, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1638 E 85th St, Chicago, IL 60617 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Square Footage1,644 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$162,500 (2019)
Tax Bill$2,887.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-36-310-034
Alternative APN
  • 20-36-310-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,644 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1638 E 85TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-2237
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SOUTHLAWN)(HIGHLANDS) BEING M C MEYERS SUB OF NW SW SEC 36-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHLAWN HIGHLANDS
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1037
Census Tract450300

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-36-310-034

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1638 E 85TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2237
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 12, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 09, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20198312
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1638 E 85TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0017245076
DateJun 21, 2021
Instrument2117245076
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2051
Interest
Rate3.37%

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 12, 2019
Property Address1638 E 85TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2237
Document Number1910208312
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument10208312
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2019
Title CompanyUSI

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$162.50
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1638 E 85TH ST CHICAGO IL 606172237, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2237

Mortgage

Document Number1910208314
DateApr 12, 2019
Instrument10208314
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60640
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueApr 11, 2029

Mortgage

Document Number1910208313,
DateApr 12, 2019
Instrument10208313
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 11, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$15,101 (-11.17%) Land $2,813 Building $12,288$151,010 (-11.17%) Land $28,130 Building $122,880
2023$2,887.00 (+3.4%)
2022$2,792.00$16,999 Land $4,687 Building $12,312$169,990 Land $46,870 Building $123,120

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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