Cook County property record for 2542 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 771 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.017 acres (734 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $422 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-111-028 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-111-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 771 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 734 sqft (0.017 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2542 E 81ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (HILLS) ADD TO (SOUTH) (CHICAGO) SUB OF SW SEC 31-38-15 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADD TO SOUTH CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 460400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9054 S ESSEX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4051 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164020 |
| 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 | $3,601 (+80.05%) Land $551 Building $3,050 | $36,010 (+80.05%) Land $5,510 Building $30,500 | |
| 2023 | $422.00 (+2.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $411.00 | $2,000 Land $734 Building $1,266 | $20,000 Land $7,340 Building $12,660 |
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.
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 Policies | 1 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.
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 1,035 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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