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1839 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1839 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,688 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$475,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$5,293 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-23-408-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-23-408-014
Alternative APN
  • 16-23-408-014-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units6 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,688 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1839 S DRAKE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60623-2671
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(WOODS) (LAWNDALE) SUB PT LYING N OGDEN AVE EH WH WH TOG WITH N 265 FT WH WH WH SE SEC 23-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionWOODS LAWNDALE
Legal Lot Number58
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract292200

Owner

1839 S Drake Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2026.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address15137 LONG AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2105
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 11, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
Jun 11, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
LIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 7, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202623159
Prior Transfer DateFeb 28, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000000843
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 11, 2026
Property Address1839 S DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-2671
Document Number0004223159
Instrument DateJan 29, 2026
Instrument2604223159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Title CompanyCT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$475.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15137 LONG AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452-2105

Mortgage

Document Number0004223160
DateFeb 11, 2026
Instrument2604223160
Lender
NameGENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.62%

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 11, 2021
Property Address1839 S DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-2671
Document Number0016246210
Instrument DateJun 3, 2021
Instrument2116246210
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address731 N LATROBE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1228

Mortgage

Document Number0016246211
DateJun 11, 2021
Instrument2116246211
Lender
NameLIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

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$27,000 Land $4,531 Building $22,469$270,000 Land $45,310 Building $224,690
2023$5,293.00 (+18.86%) Homeowner's exemption$24,999 (-) Land $3,671 Building $21,328$249,990 (-) Land $36,710 Building $213,280
2022$4,453.00 Homeowner's exemption$24,999 Land $3,671 Building $21,328$249,990 Land $36,710 Building $213,280

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

FEMA maps place 1839 S Drake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 1839 S Drake Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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