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Cook County (Chicago) properties for sale

1,016 government-owned homes and lots listed by the Cook County (Chicago) in IL — off-market inventory that never reaches Zillow, updated daily on LandBankSearch.

properties for sale
1,016
lowest asking price
$350
median asking price
$49,000
vacant lots
800
with a structure
216
View all 1,016 on the mapInventory updated July 3, 2026

Cheapest Cook County (Chicago) listings

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54 W 118th St
$350
54 W 118th St
Chicago, IL
4,944 sqftVacant lot
7718 S Drexel Ave1% of area home value
$2,000
7718 S Drexel Ave
Chicago, IL
4,687 sqftVacant lot
6506 S MORGAN ST5% of area home value
$5,000
6506 S MORGAN ST
CHICAGO, IL
3,123 sqftVacant lot
3860 W ROOSEVELT RD3% of area home value
$5,000
3860 W ROOSEVELT RD
CHICAGO, IL
2,026 sqftVacant lot
5244 W FERDINAND ST2% of area home value
$5,000
5244 W FERDINAND ST
CHICAGO, IL
3,698 sqftVacant lot
1818 ST CHARLES RD2% of area home value
$5,000
1818 ST CHARLES RD
MAYWOOD , IL
4,230 sqftVacant lot
6759 S LOOMIS ST7% of area home value
$6,000
6759 S LOOMIS ST
CHICAGO, IL
3,123 sqftVacant lot
1254 W 72nd Pl8% of area home value
$6,500
1254 W 72nd Pl
Chicago, IL
3,123 sqftVacant lot
8410 S Saginaw Ave6% of area home value
$7,000
8410 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL
4,687 sqftVacant lot
1531 S TRIPP AVE5% of area home value
$7,500
1531 S TRIPP AVE
CHICAGO, IL
3,149 sqftVacant lot
17 W 114th Pl9% of area home value
$8,500
17 W 114th Pl
Chicago, IL
3,101 sqftVacant lot
1024 S 16TH AVE5% of area home value
$10,000
1024 S 16TH AVE
MAYWOOD, IL
5,828 sqftVacant lot
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Buying from the Cook County (Chicago)

1

Pick a property

Browse the Cook County (Chicago) inventory above or on the map. Every parcel links to its official source listing where one exists.

2

Check the local rules

Each land bank runs its own process — many prioritize owner-occupants, require proof of funds, or ask for a simple renovation or maintenance plan.

3

Apply and close

Most purchases start with an application to the land bank rather than an offer through an agent. Timelines run from a few weeks to a few months.

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