Cook County property record for 256 E 157th St, Harvey, IL 60426 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
| Square Footage | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,781 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,892.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 29-17-407-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 2,781 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 256 E 157TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HARVEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60426-3766 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (HARVEY) SUB OF PT LYING BETWEEN CHICAGO & GRAND TRUN K RR & CHICAGO CENTRAL & CALUMET TERMINAL RR SEC 07-36-14 AND 17-36-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARVEY SUB |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 827500 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 29-17-407-048
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 E 157TH ST, HARVEY, IL 60426-3791 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 02, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 02, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 1994243 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Thornton Township |
| Municipality | Harvey City |
| Elementary School District | Harvey School District 152 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Thornton Township High School District 205 (09 - 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 | $10,800 (+11.28%) Land $904 Building $9,896 | $108,000 (+11.28%) Land $9,040 Building $98,960 | |
| 2023 | $4,892.00 (-4.28%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,111.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,705 Land $764 Building $8,941 | $97,050 Land $7,640 Building $89,410 |
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.
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