542 E 88th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Records

Cook County property record for 542 E 88th St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Square Footage1,040 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$52,000 (1999)
Tax Bill$1,484.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-03-205-036
Alternative APN
  • 25-03-205-036-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,040 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 E 88TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60619-6824
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionS E GROSS SUB OF BLKS 27-42 BOTH INCL
Legal Block30
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2007
Census Tract440700

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 25-03-205-036

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address542 E 88TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 23, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jan 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number1999938
Last Transfer DateMay 16, 2023
Transfer Doc0000034002
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 23, 2023
Property Address542 E 88TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824
Document Number0014334002
Instrument DateMay 16, 2023
Instrument2314334002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 05, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address542 E 88TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address542 E 88TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address542 E 88TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2022
Title CompanyAMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0002112225
DateJan 21, 2022
Instrument2202112225
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address542 E 88TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824
Document Number1713947020
Instrument DateMay 13, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 02, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 E 88TH ST CHICAGO IL 606196824, CHICAGO, IL 60619-6824

Mortgage

Document Number1713947020
DateMay 19, 2017
Instrument13947020
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMay 18, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,500 (-11.53%) Land $2,344 Building $9,156$115,000 (-11.53%) Land $23,440 Building $91,560
2023$1,484.00 (+5.47%)
2022$1,407.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$12,999 Land $3,906 Building $9,093$129,990 Land $39,060 Building $90,930

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