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2538 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2538 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 764 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.017 acres (734 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$65,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$422 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Mar 2024 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-31-111-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-31-111-026
Alternative APN
  • 21-31-111-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units6 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area764 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1944
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area734 sqft (0.017 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2538 E 81ST ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-1210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF 17 117 ACS LYING S OF B&O RR IN NW N W SEC 31-38-15
Legal Range15E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION OF 17 117 ACS LYING S OF B
Legal Lot Number161,1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract460400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address322 S ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2603
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 3, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Mar 22, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202414102
Last Transfer DateSep 27, 2024
Transfer Doc0000002000
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 3, 2026
Property Address2538 E 81ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1210
Document Number0006223002
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2026
Instrument2606223002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7350 N ORIOLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631-4254

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address322 S ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2603

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 22, 2024
Property Address2538 E 81ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1210
Document Number0008214102
Instrument DateMar 21, 2024
Instrument2408214102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2024
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$65.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8118 S CAMPBELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-2841

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address73750 ORACLE, CHICAGO, IL 60631

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$3,601 (+80.05%) Land $551 Building $3,050$36,010 (+80.05%) Land $5,510 Building $30,500
2023$422.00 (+2.68%)$2,000 (-) Land $734 Building $1,266$20,000 (-) Land $7,340 Building $12,660
2022$411.00$2,000 Land $734 Building $1,266$20,000 Land $7,340 Building $12,660

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Policies1 in force

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 1,035 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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