2739 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2739 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details12 bd · 8 ba · 4,948 sqft · built 2025
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,224 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$246,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$2,993 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-412-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-412-007
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-412-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths8 Baths
Total Rooms24 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,948 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2025
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2025
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,224 sqft (0.074 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2739 S SHIELDS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionG L CRUMS
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract340300

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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3236 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3512
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20217833
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000039041
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 23, 2021
Property Address2739 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3221
Document Number0032707833
Instrument DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument2132707833
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$246.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2739 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3221

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address3236 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3512

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$107,500 (+235.95%) Land $17,571 Building $89,929$1,075,000 (+235.95%) Land $175,710 Building $899,290
2023$2,993.00 (-54.52%)
2022$6,581.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$31,999 (-) Land $14,185 Building $17,814$319,990 (-) Land $141,850 Building $178,140
2021$31,999 Land $14,185 Building $17,814$319,990 Land $141,850 Building $178,140

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 909 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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