Cook County property record for 2539 S Lowe Ave, #1, Chicago, IL 60616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,895 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-28-132-027 |
| Primary APN | 17-28-132-027 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,512 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2539 S LOWE AVE, 1 |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60616-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (BRIARD) & (LANCASTERS) SUB OF BLKS15,21-22, PT BLK14 , WH BLK16, EH BLK17, NH & SE BLK23 IN SOUTH BRANCH ADD TO CHICAGO, EX |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIARD & LANCASTERS |
| Legal Block | 14-17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 840200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2539 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202139033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2539 S LOWE AVE # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810 |
| Document Number | 0006739033 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106739033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE SW, CHICAGO TITLE ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2539 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810 |
| Document Number | 0006739034 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106739034 |
| Name | ROYAL BUSINESS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.37% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.37% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.37% |
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 | $26,000 (+12.07%) Land $8,240 Building $17,760 | $260,000 (+12.07%) Land $82,400 Building $177,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,895.00 (+2.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,771.00 | $23,199 Land $6,652 Building $16,547 | $231,990 Land $66,520 Building $165,470 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 710 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Zentro.
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