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1908 S May St, #2, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1908 S May St, #2, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details7 bd · 3 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1865
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$510,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$9,542 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-20-417-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-20-417-022
Alternative APN
  • 17-20-417-022-0000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,600 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1865
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1865
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1908 S MAY ST, 2
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-3305
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionL C (WALSHS) SUB OF NH BLK10 IN WALSH & MCMULLENS SUB OF S3/4 OF SE SEC 20-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionWALSHS SUB
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract310500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1908 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-3305
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202133012
Prior Transfer DateOct 1, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000601
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 12, 2021
Property Address1908 S MAY ST # 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60608-3305
Document Number0022433012
Instrument DateApr 20, 2021
Instrument2122433012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2021
Title CompanyATLAS TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$510.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1908 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-3305

Mortgage

Document Number0022433013
DateAug 12, 2021
Instrument2122433013
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

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$43,225 (-4.42%) Land $9,250 Building $33,975$432,250 (-4.42%) Land $92,500 Building $339,750
2023$9,542.00 (+2.58%)
2022$9,302.00 Homeowner's exemption$45,226 Land $7,500 Building $37,726$452,260 Land $75,000 Building $377,260

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

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

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 987 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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