Cook County property record for 2540 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60617 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
| Square Footage | 932 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,751 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,375.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 26-07-115-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| 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 | 3,751 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 2540 E 96TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-4954 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (CALUMET) (TRUST) SUB (NUMBER3) SUB PT NW SEC LYING W OF W LINE TORRENCE AVE & N OF CTR LINE OF E 99TH ST, EX THAT PT LYING E |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALUMET TRUST SUB NUMBER3 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35,36 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 510200 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 26-07-115-042
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4954 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202313241 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2540 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4954 |
| Document Number | 0035513241 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2335513241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $93.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 2540 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4954 |
| Document Number | 0035513242 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2335513242 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.87% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 01, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 7.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.8% |
| Max Rate | 12.8% |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2540 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4954 |
| Document Number | 2002134013 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2134013 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 RESERVATION RD HYDE PARK MA 021361739, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1739 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $5,401 (-16.89%) Land $1,876 Building $3,525 | $54,010 (-16.89%) Land $18,760 Building $35,250 | |
| 2023 | $1,375.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,340.00 (+2.29%) | $6,499 (-) Land $2,063 Building $4,436 | $64,990 (-) Land $20,630 Building $44,360 |
| 2021 | $1,310.00 | $6,499 Land $2,063 Building $4,436 | $64,990 Land $20,630 Building $44,360 |
2540 E 96th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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