Cook County property record for 2540 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Row Home |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
| Square Footage | 772 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 734 sqft (0.017 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (2003) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 21-31-111-027
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 E 81ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200322328 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007019 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,601 (+80.05%) Land $551 Building $3,050 | $36,010 (+80.05%) Land $5,510 Building $30,500 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $2,000 Land $734 Building $1,266 | $20,000 Land $7,340 Building $12,660 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 21-31-111-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 772 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 734 sqft (0.017 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 2540 E 81ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1210 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | EAST 15 20 FT W 80 34 FT OF LOTS 16 0 & 161 IN SUB 17 117 ACRES IN NW4 NW4 OF SEC31 T38N R15E 3P |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 161,1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 460400 |
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