Cook County property record for 944 Academy Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,442 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,570 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-22-105-014 |
| Primary APN | 31-22-105-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,403 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,442 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 944 ACADEMY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MATTESON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60443-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (MATTESON)(HIGHLANDS)(UNIT3) SUB OF EH OF NW & E OF W H OF NW SEC 22-35-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MATTESON HIGHLANDS UNIT3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 519 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 830004 |
944 Academy Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6370 PATRICIA DR, MATTESON, IL 60443-1480 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021021 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 944 ACADEMY AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000021021 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6370 PATRICIA DR, MATTESON, IL 60443-1480 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 944 ACADEMY AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0026410046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126410046 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
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Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Rich Township |
| Municipality | Matteson Village |
| Elementary School District | Matteson Elementary School District 162 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Rich Township High School District 227 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,000 Land $3,377 Building $20,623 | $240,000 Land $33,770 Building $206,230 | |
| 2023 | $1,570.00 (-26.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,125.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,354 Land $2,954 Building $11,400 | $143,540 Land $29,540 Building $114,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 944 Academy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 944 Academy Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MATTESON serves 18,293 people · EPA ID IL0311800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OAK LAWN |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 9 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 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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