237 W 117th St, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 237 W 117th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$988 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-21-416-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-21-416-008
Alternative APN
  • 25-21-416-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 W 117TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-5447
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionTHOMAS (SCANLANS) ADD TO (PULLMAN) SUB OF PT EH SW SE SEC 21-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionSCANLANS ADD TO PULLMAN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5029
Census Tract530200

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 9, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address237 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202530285
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 14, 2026
Property Address237 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447
Document Number0000030070
Instrument DateOct 6, 2026
Instrument202628730070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026
Title CompanyAT HOME TITLE, HOME TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$40,147.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447

Mortgage

Document Number0000030071,
DateOct 14, 2026
Instrument202628730071
Lender
NameKIND LENDING LLC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2056
Interest
Rate7.49%
Max Rate-1%

Mortgage

Document Number0000030072,
DateOct 14, 2026
Instrument202628730072
Lender
NameKIND LENDING LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Interest
Rate49%
Max Rate-1%

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$8,200 (+82.22%) Land $1,875 Building $6,325$82,000 (+82.22%) Land $18,750 Building $63,250
2024$988.00 (+293.63%)
2023$251.00 (+13.06%)
2022$222.00 (-5.53%) Homeowner's exemption$4,500 (-) Land $1,250 Building $3,250$45,000 (-) Land $12,500 Building $32,500
2021$235.00 Homeowner's exemption$4,500 Land $1,250 Building $3,250$45,000 Land $12,500 Building $32,500

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

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

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 902 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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