Cook County property record for 21209 Tower Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,037 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,633 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-23-323-003 |
| Primary APN | 31-23-323-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,037 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,037 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 21209 TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MATTESON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60443-2434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BUTTERFIELD) (CREEK) SUB (UNIT2) SUB OF PT OF WH SW COMMENCING AT SW CORNER N ALONG W LINE 1038FT POB N 958.13FT TO POINT 66 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTTERFIELD CREEK SUB UNIT2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 830006 |
21209 Tower Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21209 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201245003 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 21209 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0029410052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2229410052 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2042 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Rich Township |
| Municipality | Matteson Village |
| Elementary School District | Matteson Elementary School District 162 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Rich Township High School District 227 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,000 Land $3,000 Building $10,000 | $130,000 Land $30,000 Building $100,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,633.00 (+13,065%) | ||
| 2022 | $20.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,563 Land $2,625 Building $4,938 | $75,630 Land $26,250 Building $49,380 |
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 21209 Tower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21209 Tower Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MATTESON serves 18,293 people · EPA ID IL0311800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OAK LAWN |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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