Cook County property record for 18812 Castle Rd, Homewood, IL 60430
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,969 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,088 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $356,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,029 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-05-407-008 |
| Primary APN | 32-05-407-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,969 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,969 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,088 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 18812 CASTLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOMEWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60430-4103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HOMEWOOD) TERRACE (UNIT1) SUB IN PT SE SEC 05-35-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMEWOOD TERRACE UNIT1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 828602 |
18812 Castle Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18812 CASTLE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-4103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202430018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057059 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 18812 CASTLE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-4103 |
| Document Number | 0003618087 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1960782 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2603618087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 18812 CASTLE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-4103 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 18812 CASTLE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-4103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000412027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2200412027 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 350 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bloom 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 | $26,000 Land $3,640 Building $22,360 | $260,000 Land $36,400 Building $223,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,029.00 (-22.55%) | $25,999 (+67.37%) Land $3,639 Building $22,360 | $259,990 (+67.37%) Land $36,390 Building $223,600 |
| 2022 | $3,911.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $15,534 Land $3,235 Building $12,299 | $155,340 Land $32,350 Building $122,990 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 18812 Castle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 18812 Castle Rd 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 |
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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 287 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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