Cook County property record for 261 Central Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,404 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-16-311-010 |
| Primary APN | 31-16-311-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,865 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MATTESON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60443-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | FEATHERCREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RICH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 830004 |
261 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CREDIT UNION ONE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201749155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1401 |
| Document Number | 2021820266 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE MATTESON IL 604431401, MATTESON, IL 60443-1401 |
| Document Number | 2021820266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21820266 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 4, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1401 |
| Document Number | 1706149155 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6149155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $185.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17022 EVANS DR SOUTH HOLLAND IL 604733437, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-3437 |
| Document Number | 1706149156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6149156 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION ONE |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OAK LAWN, IL 60453 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Rich Township |
| Municipality | Matteson Village |
| Secondary School District | Rich Township High School District 227 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Elementary School District 159 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 Land $5,390 Building $20,610 | $260,000 Land $53,900 Building $206,100 | |
| 2023 | $9,404.00 (+22.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,691.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,785 Land $4,655 Building $13,130 | $177,850 Land $46,550 Building $131,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 261 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Central Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MATTESON serves 18,293 people · EPA ID IL0311800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OAK LAWN |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 9 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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