1839 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1839 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 4,922 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.055 acres (2,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$253,200 (Nov 2001)
Tax Bill$10,803 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Line of Credit
Nov 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-30-201-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-30-201-006
Alternative APN
  • 17-30-201-006-0000

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,922 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1839 W CERMAK RD
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-4303
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Other
Local Zoning CodeC1-2
Legal Description(WALKERS) SUB OF BLK3 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 SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2065
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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 993, BEDFORD PARK, IL 60499-0993
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
REPUBLIC BK/CHICAGO
Nov 5, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 19, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200185665
Last Transfer DateSep 5, 2019
Transfer Doc0000034108
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1839 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4303
Document Number2007655169
Instrument DateMar 13, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1839 W CERMAK RD CHICAGO IL 606084303, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4303

Mortgage

Document Number2007655169
DateMar 16, 2020
Instrument7655169
Lender
NameREPUBLIC BK/CHICAGO
TypeBank
AddressOAK BROOK, IL 60523
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMar 15, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5%

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 5, 2019
Property Address1839 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4303
Document Number1930934108
Instrument DateSep 5, 2019
Instrument30934108
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
AddressPO BOX 993 BEDFORD PARK IL 604990993, BEDFORD PARK, IL 60499-0993

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$58,000 (-3.33%) Land $8,880 Building $49,120$580,000 (-3.33%) Land $88,800 Building $491,200
2023$10,803.00 (-12.46%)
2022$12,340.00 (+2.28%)$60,000 (-) Land $7,200 Building $52,800$600,000 (-) Land $72,000 Building $528,000
2021$12,065.00$60,000 Land $7,200 Building $52,800$600,000 Land $72,000 Building $528,000

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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