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2138 E 97th St, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2138 E 97th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size0.091 acres (3,960 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,481 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Foreclosure
Jan 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-12-206-039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-12-206-039
Alternative APN
  • 25-12-206-039-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area952 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,960 sqft (0.091 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2138 E 97TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-4825
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(JEFFERY) (MANOR) RESUB OF PT BLK1 ALL BLK2 INCL&PT B LK11 INCL VAC ALLEY & VAC PTS OF S CLYDE AVE S PAXTON AVE E99TH ST E96T
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionJEFFERY MANOR
Legal Block1,2
Legal Lot Number155
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract510300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address900 SKOKIE BLVD, 127, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-4051
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 9, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Jan 8, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 9, 2018
Deed SaleJan 9, 2018
Prior SaleSep 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201815010
Prior Transfer DateNov 27, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000015010
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 9, 2018
Property Address2138 E 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4825
Document Number1800915010
Instrument DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument915010
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2138 E 97TH ST CHICAGO IL 606174825, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4825

January 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 8, 2018
Property Address2138 E 97TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4825
Document Number1800818054
Instrument DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument818054
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5350 S SHIELDS AVE CHICAGO IL 606096215, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6215

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,900 (-15.71%) Land $1,980 Building $3,920$59,000 (-15.71%) Land $19,800 Building $39,200
2023$1,481.00 (+2.56%)
2022$1,444.00 (+2.34%)$7,000 (-) Land $2,178 Building $4,822$70,000 (-) Land $21,780 Building $48,220
2021$1,411.00$7,000 Land $2,178 Building $4,822$70,000 Land $21,780 Building $48,220

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1981–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimJul 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 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 996 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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