Cook County property record for 17944 Gottschalk Ave, Homewood, IL 60430
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,445 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $272,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,571 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-31-400-026 |
| Primary APN | 29-31-400-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,445 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 17944 GOTTSCHALK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HOMEWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60430-1710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ROBERTSON) & (YOUNGS) (SECOND) ADD SUB OF PT OF NW O F SE SEC 31 N OF HOMEWOOD & THORNTON RD EX W330FT & N37.58FT OF W330FT |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSON & YOUNGS SECOND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 828401 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5530 W CONGRESS PKWY, CHICAGO, IL 60644-5011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202146105 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000813 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17944 GOTTSCHALK AVE, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-1710 |
| Document Number | 0022846105 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2122846105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $272.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17944 GOTTSCHALK AVE, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-1710 |
| Document Number | 0022846106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2122846106 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 17944 GOTTSCHALK AVE, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-1710 |
| Document Number | 2001055110 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1055110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5530 W CONGRESS PKWY CHICAGO IL 606445011, CHICAGO, IL 60644-5011 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17944 GOTTSCHALK AVE, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-1710 |
| Document Number | 1927022120 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27022120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Thornton Township |
| Municipality | Homewood Village |
| Elementary School District | Homewood School District 153 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,000 (+49.76%) Land $2,800 Building $17,200 | $200,000 (+49.76%) Land $28,000 Building $172,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,571.00 (+19.64%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,164.00 | $13,355 Land $2,800 Building $10,555 | $133,550 Land $28,000 Building $105,550 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 | 1 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 | HOMEWOOD serves 19,463 people · EPA ID IL0311350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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