Cook County property record for 68 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $77,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,553 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-34-328-015 |
| Primary APN | 17-34-328-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 16 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,112 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 68 E 37TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-1045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Description | (FARRS) RESUB OF LTS4-6 & PT LT7 LYING E OF WABASH AV E EX THEREFROM N33FT OF LTS4-7 FOR WIDENING 37TH ST & EX E59.15FT LT4 W |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 351400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202133473 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028115 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 68 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1045 |
| Document Number | 0000028115 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 68 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 68 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1045 |
| Document Number | 0034933473 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134933473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $77.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 68 E 37TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1045 |
| Document Number | 0034933474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134933474 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Number | 0034933475 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134933475 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,000 (-41.95%) Land $4,999 Building $2,001 | $70,000 (-41.95%) Land $49,990 Building $20,010 | |
| 2023 | $2,553.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,488.00 | $12,059 Land $7,392 Building $4,667 | $120,590 Land $73,920 Building $46,670 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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