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21231 Tower Ave, Matteson, IL 60443 Property Records

Cook County property record for 21231 Tower Ave, Matteson, IL 60443

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$734 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Transfer
Oct 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN31-23-323-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN31-23-323-008
Alternative APN
  • 31-23-323-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,210 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,210 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address21231 TOWER AVE
CityMATTESON
StateIL
Zip60443-2434
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(LINCOLNWOOD) (WEST) SUB OF PT OF SE SEC 23-35-13 & P T OF SW SEC 24-35-13 SEC 23-35-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township35N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionLINCOLNWOOD WEST
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRICH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract830006

Owner

21231 Tower Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2022.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address21231 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 26, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 6, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 6, 2022
Transfer Doc0000041004
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 26, 2022
Property Address21231 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434
Document Number0029941004
Map ReferenceDOC 16580163
Instrument DateSep 6, 2022
Instrument2229941004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address21231 TOWER AVE, 21231, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21231 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434

October 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 6, 2022
Property Address21231 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434
Document Number0027913034
Map ReferenceDOC 16580163
Instrument DateSep 6, 2022
Instrument2227913034
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21231 TOWER AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-2434

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRich Township
MunicipalityMatteson Village
Elementary School DistrictMatteson Elementary School District 162 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictRich Township High School District 227 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$17,000 Land $3,000 Building $14,000$170,000 Land $30,000 Building $140,000
2023$734.00 (-15.63%)
2022$870.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$8,445 Land $2,625 Building $5,820$84,450 Land $26,250 Building $58,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 21231 Tower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 21231 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMATTESON
serves 18,293 people · EPA ID IL0311800
Water SourcePurchased surface water from OAK LAWN
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead9 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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