2811 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2811 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details8 bd · 3 ba · 2,494 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$135,000 (Jul 1996)
Tax Bill$15,125 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Transfer
Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-312-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-312-005
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-312-005-0000

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units17 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,494 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area924 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2811 S LOWE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-4569
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionT S (DOBBINS) SUB OF S 3/4 OF EH OF WH OF SW EH WH SW SEC 28-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionDOBBINS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number44
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract600400

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 Address2852 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2539
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 1996 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 22, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1996537
Last Transfer DateJun 26, 2017
Transfer Doc0000016087
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address2811 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-4569
Document Number1718816087
Instrument DateJun 26, 2017
Instrument18816087
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2852 S UNION AVE CHICAGO IL 606162539, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2539

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 6, 2017
Property Address2811 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-4569
Document Number1715734085
Instrument DateJun 6, 2017
Instrument15734085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2852 S UNION AVE CHICAGO IL 606162539, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2539

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$75,000 (-) Land $16,895 Building $58,105$750,000 (-) Land $168,950 Building $581,050
2023$15,125.00 (+2.74%)
2022$14,722.00 Homeowner's exemption$75,000 Land $13,640 Building $61,360$750,000 Land $136,400 Building $613,600

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

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 1,220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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