2557 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2557 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Square Footage2,767 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,301 sqft (0.053 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$812,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$10,272.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-132-029
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-132-029-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,767 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area2,301 sqft (0.053 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address2557 S LOWE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-1810
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF LTS 11-12 OF BRIARD & LANCASTERS SUB OF BLK 15 OF SOUTH BRANCH ADD TO CHICAGO BEING SE NW SEC 28 EX 15ACS FR
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionLANCASTERS SUB
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number11,12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1041
Census Tract840200

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 17-28-132-029

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2557 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA
May 21, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202120371
Prior Transfer DateFeb 07, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000008662
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2557 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 07, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010006036
DateApr 10, 2017
Instrument1710006036
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDEERFIELD, IL 60015
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 21, 2021
Property Address2557 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810
Document Number0014120371
Instrument DateApr 29, 2021
Instrument2114120371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$812.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address2557 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1810

Mortgage

Document Number0014120372
DateMay 21, 2021
Instrument2114120372
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$75,701 (+45.58%) Land $12,541 Building $63,160$757,010 (+45.58%) Land $125,410 Building $631,600
2023$10,272.00 (+2.81%)
2022$9,991.00 Homeowner's exemption$51,999 Land $10,124 Building $41,875$519,990 Land $101,240 Building $418,750

Flood & Wildfire

2557 S Lowe Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

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

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.

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