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252 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 252 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.027 acres (1,159 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$323,500 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$4,657 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-34-310-105

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-34-310-105
Alternative APN
  • 17-34-310-105-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,468 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,159 sqft (0.027 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 E 37TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-1000
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal DescriptionSOUTH25 FT LOT23-25 BLK1 SCAMMON NE LSONS SUB
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionFREDERICK H BARTLETTS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract839600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address252 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1000
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SOFI LENDING CORP
Feb 18, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
SERVION INC
Feb 14, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Aug 30, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202046003
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address252 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1000
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 3, 2022
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001112341
DateJan 11, 2022
Instrument2201112341
Lender
NameSOFI LENDING CORP
TypeLending Institution
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2052
Interest
Rate3.37%

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 18, 2020
Property Address252 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1000
Document Number2004946003
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2020
Instrument4946003
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$324.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4432 S PRAIRIE AVE #1 CHICAGO IL 606535134, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5134

Mortgage

Document Number2004946004
DateFeb 18, 2020
Instrument4946004
Lender
NameSERVION INC
AddressNEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 17, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 14, 2018
Property Address252 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1000
Document Number1804508138
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2018
Instrument4508138
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$76.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 E 37TH ST CHICAGO IL 606531000, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1000

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 30, 2017
Property Address252 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1000
Document Number1724212052
Instrument DateAug 7, 2017
Instrument24212052
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address10 S LA SALLE ST #2750 CHICAGO IL 606031108, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108

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$32,000 (+45.46%) Land $5,042 Building $26,958$320,000 (+45.46%) Land $50,420 Building $269,580
2023$4,657.00 (+2.62%)
2022$4,538.00$21,999 Land $4,056 Building $17,943$219,990 Land $40,560 Building $179,430

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

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