Cook County property record for 822 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
| Square Footage | 2,784 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,811.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 20-02-111-016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,784 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 822 E 42ND ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-2808 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHAS 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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER ADD SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 836400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-02-111-016
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PROVIDENCE BK&TR |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 06, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201846040 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 04, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035079 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 822 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005501466 |
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| Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2105501466 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 822 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808 |
| Document Number | 2035213132 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 822 E 42ND ST CHICAGO IL 606532808, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808 |
| Document Number | 2035213132 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35213132 |
| Name | PROVIDENCE BK&TR |
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| Address | SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 822 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808 |
| Document Number | 1811546040 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11546040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $650.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 822 E 42ND ST CHICAGO IL 606532808, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2808 |
| Document Number | 1811546042 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11546042 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Number | 1811546041, |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11546041 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,432 (+65.3%) Land $9,625 Building $37,807 | $474,320 (+65.3%) Land $96,250 Building $378,070 | |
| 2023 | $4,811.00 (+3.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,650.00 | $28,695 Land $9,625 Building $19,070 | $286,950 Land $96,250 Building $190,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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