Will County property record for 197 E Cermak Rd, Braidwood, IL 60408 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,536 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,034 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-24-08-200-024 |
| Primary APN | 02-24-08-200-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 19,536 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 197 E CERMAK RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRAIDWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60408-1372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE N 148 FT OF LOTS 1 2 (EX THE W 99 FT OF LOT 2) IN BLK 8 IN MCCAGG FORSYTHE'S SUB, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE NE1/4 OF SE |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 32N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCAGG & FORSYTHES |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | REED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 884003 |
Source: Will County records · APN 02-24-08-200-024
Assessment roll updated June 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 E CERMAK RD, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-1372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 07, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 08, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 08, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 07, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201691012 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000204975 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Property Address | 197 E CERMAK RD, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-1372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 E CERMAK RD, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-1372 |
| Document Number | 0000014712 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023014712 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 326 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Property Address | 197 E CERMAK RD, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-1372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000034520 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020034520 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
Source: Will County records · Assessment roll updated June 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Braidwood City |
| County | Will County |
| County Subdivision | Reed Township |
| Unified School District | Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255U (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,034.00 (+26.9%) | ||
| 2024 | $78,250 (+23.04%) Land $11,155 Building $67,095 | $234,750 (+23.04%) Land $33,465 Building $201,285 | |
| 2022 | $3,967.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,598 Land $9,066 Building $54,532 | $190,794 Land $27,198 Building $163,596 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Will County (17197C), updated June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 248 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Surf Air Wireless | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Benton Ridge Telephone Company | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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