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1908 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1908 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details3,000 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$160,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$19,136 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-19-426-045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-19-426-045
Alternative APN
  • 17-19-426-045-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,000 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1908 W CERMAK RD
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-4204
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeB3-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionGLOVERS SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract310900

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

1908 W Cermak Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2018.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4500 S SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-2536
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 2, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MELA PENA
Nov 2, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20186258
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 2, 2018
Property Address1908 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4204
Document Number1830606258
Instrument DateNov 2, 2018
Instrument30606258
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$160.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1908 W CERMAK RD CHICAGO IL 606084204, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4204

Mortgage

Document Number1830606259
DateNov 2, 2018
Instrument30606259
Lender
NameMELA PENA
Address2236 W CULLERTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-2522
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 2, 2017
Property Address1908 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4204
Document Number1730641089
Instrument DateOct 20, 2017
Instrument30641089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1908 W CERMAK RD CHICAGO IL 606084204, CHICAGO, IL 60608-4204

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$95,250 Land $31,500 Building $63,750$381,000 Land $126,000 Building $255,000
2024$19,136.00 (-14.05%)
2023$22,265.00 (+2.58%)
2022$21,705.00$105,528 Land $8,268 Building $97,260$422,112 Land $33,072 Building $389,040

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1908 W Cermak Rd 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 1908 W Cermak Rd 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 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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