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2540 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2540 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1868
Lot Size0.052 acres (2,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$435,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill$5,071 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-127-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-127-009
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-127-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,520 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1868
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,250 sqft (0.052 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2540 S NORMAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-1841
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionA C STEWARTS SUB
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract840100

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

2540 S Normal Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2025.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address506 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3233
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 20, 2025Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PACOR MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 27, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 20, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20252156
Prior Transfer DateFeb 2, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000046029
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 20, 2025
Property Address2540 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1841
Document Number0032402156
Instrument DateNov 14, 2025
Instrument2532402156
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$435.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2540 S NORMAL AVE # 2542, 2542, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1841

Mortgage

Document Number0032402157
DateNov 20, 2025
Instrument2532402157
Lender
NamePACOR MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.87%

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 27, 2019
Property Address2540 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1841
Document Number1908646029
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2017
Instrument8646029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2539 S NORMAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606161832, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1832

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$34,001 Land $12,263 Building $21,738$340,010 Land $122,630 Building $217,380
2023$5,071.00 (+3.41%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$30,000 (-) Land $9,900 Building $20,100$300,000 (-) Land $99,000 Building $201,000
2022$4,904.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$30,000 Land $9,900 Building $20,100$300,000 Land $99,000 Building $201,000

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

FEMA maps place 2540 S Normal Ave 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 2540 S Normal 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 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 710 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
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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