Cook County property record for 1849 S Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 3,618 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,285 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,200 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,115 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-23-408-018 |
| Primary APN | 16-23-408-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 19 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,618 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,285 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1849 S DRAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60623-2528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-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 Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODS LAWNDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 292200 |
1849 S Drake Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5424 N LOWELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1787 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201156023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,556 Land $4,763 Building $22,793 | $275,560 Land $47,630 Building $227,930 | |
| 2023 | $3,115.00 (+2.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,036.00 | $14,714 Land $3,859 Building $10,855 | $147,140 Land $38,590 Building $108,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1849 S Drake 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.
The area around 1849 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 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 875 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 · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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