Cook County property record for 242 E 136th St, Chicago, IL 60827
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $846 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-34-308-024 |
| Primary APN | 25-34-308-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 242 E 136TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60827-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (LUMBER) (YARD) SUB OF PT SW SEC 34-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMBER YARD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31,30 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 540101 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 W 136TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60827 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200620286 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000665 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,000 (+2%) Land $1,470 Building $10,530 | $120,000 (+2%) Land $14,700 Building $105,300 | |
| 2023 | $846.00 (+2.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $825.00 | $4,000 Land $1,260 Building $2,740 | $40,000 Land $12,600 Building $27,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1989 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 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 265 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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