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255 W 117th St, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 255 W 117th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 979 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$740 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-21-416-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-21-416-002
Alternative APN
  • 25-21-416-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area979 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address255 W 117TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-5447
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionTHOMAS (SCANLANS) ADD TO (PULLMAN) SUB OF PT EH SW SE SEC 21-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionSCANLANS ADD TO PULLMAN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5029
Census Tract530200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address255 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 10, 2025Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
LOWER LLC
Aug 30, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2022
Deed Document Number202524124
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 10, 2025
Property Address255 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447
Document Number0034424124
Instrument DateDec 4, 2025
Instrument2534424124
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address721 W LAKE ST STE 203, 203, ADDISON, IL 60101-2035

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address255 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447

Mortgage

Document Number0034424125
DateDec 10, 2025
Instrument2534424125
Lender
NameLOWER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.75%

August 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 30, 2022
Property Address255 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5447
Document Number0024239287
Instrument DateAug 25, 2022
Instrument2224239287
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1149 LOUGHBOROUGH CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7618

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$8,200 (+134.29%) Land $1,875 Building $6,325$82,000 (+134.29%) Land $18,750 Building $63,250
2023$740.00 (+2.49%)$3,500 (-) Land $1,250 Building $2,250$35,000 (-) Land $12,500 Building $22,500
2022$722.00 (+2.41%)$3,500 (-) Land $1,250 Building $2,250$35,000 (-) Land $12,500 Building $22,500
2021$705.00$3,500 Land $1,250 Building $2,250$35,000 Land $12,500 Building $22,500

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

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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