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1653 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1653 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,184 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$318,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$7,174 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-30-203-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-30-203-003
Alternative APN
  • 17-30-203-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,016 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,016 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,184 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1653 W CERMAK RD
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-4413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeC2-2
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK1 OF S J WALKERS DOCK ADD TO CHIC AGO BEING SUB OF EH N OF RIVER EH SEC 30-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionWALKERS DOCK ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2042
Census Tract843200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Pilsen Historic District
listed 2006 · 4,405 contributing resources · NRIS 05001609

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

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1657 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4440
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201949489
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 19, 2019
Property Address1653 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4413
Document Number1926249489
Instrument DateAug 29, 2019
Instrument26249489
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2019
Title CompanyADVISORS TITLE NTWK LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$318.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3307 S ASHLAND AVE CHICAGO IL 606086205, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6205

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$40,000 (+17.65%) Land $8,081 Building $31,919$400,000 (+17.65%) Land $80,810 Building $319,190
2023$7,174.00 (+2.59%)
2022$6,993.00 (+2.28%)$34,000 (-) Land $6,552 Building $27,448$340,000 (-) Land $65,520 Building $274,480
2021$6,837.00$34,000 Land $6,552 Building $27,448$340,000 Land $65,520 Building $274,480

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2000–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimApr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 832 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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