Cook County property record for 281 E 163rd St, Harvey, IL 60426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,641 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-20-217-055 |
| Primary APN | 29-20-217-055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 E 163RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | HARVEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60426-5961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DEYOUNGS) SUB OF SH OF SH OF PT SH SE NE SEC 20-36-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEYOUNGS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 827500 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E 163RD ST, HARVEY, IL 60426-5961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201746018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033245 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 E 163RD ST, HARVEY, IL 60426-5961 |
| Document Number | 1712446018 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12446018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $41.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15436 BIRCH RD MARKHAM IL 604282770, MARKHAM, IL 60428-2770 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,100 (+39.65%) Land $1,300 Building $5,800 | $71,000 (+39.65%) Land $13,000 Building $58,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,641.00 (+12.26%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,134.00 | $5,084 Land $1,100 Building $3,984 | $50,840 Land $11,000 Building $39,840 |
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | HARVEY serves 25,000 people · EPA ID IL0311110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 478 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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