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816 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 816 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms6 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Square Footage2,787 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,750 sqft (0.063 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$469,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$5,715.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-02-111-014
Alternative APN
  • 20-02-111-014-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units3 Units
Building Area2,787 sqft Living Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area2,750 sqft (0.063 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address816 E 42ND ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-5019
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionCHAS R (STEELES) RESUB BLK1 BAYARD & PALMER ADD SUB 1 1.22 CHS N & ADJ S25RDS NW FRACL OF LYING W HYDE PARK AVE EX N53FT 4.25
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionPALMER ADD SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3011
Census Tract836400

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-02-111-014

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address816 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5019
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Nov 20, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201813037
Prior Transfer DateJul 23, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000000186
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address816 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5019
Document Number2101212103
Instrument DateNov 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address816 E 42ND ST CHICAGO IL 606535019, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5019

Mortgage

Document Number2101212103
DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument1212103
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 11, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address816 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5019
Document Number1832413037
Instrument DateNov 08, 2018
Instrument32413037
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 29, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$469.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address816 E 42ND ST CHICAGO IL 606532808, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808

Mortgage

Document Number1832413038
DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument32413038
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 19, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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$43,000 (+59.26%) Land $9,625 Building $33,375$430,000 (+59.26%) Land $96,250 Building $333,750
2023$5,715.00 (+2.6%)
2022$5,570.00$27,000 Land $9,625 Building $17,375$270,000 Land $96,250 Building $173,750

Flood & Wildfire

816 E 42nd St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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