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2829 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2829 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details9 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,975 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$10,972 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-418-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-418-012
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-418-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,975 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2829 S WELLS ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-2749
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSHERMAN & OTHERS
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract340400

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 Address2829 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2749
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LAKESIDE BANK
Oct 26, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TOWNSTONE FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 24, 2014
Transfer Doc0000048005
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2829 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2749
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0002846094
DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument2202846094
Lender
NameLAKESIDE BANK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60608
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2052
Interest
Rate3.75%

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2829 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2749
Document Number1730410023
Instrument DateOct 26, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2017
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2829 S WELLS ST CHICAGO IL 606162749, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2749

Mortgage

Document Number1730410023
DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument30410023
Lender
NameTOWNSTONE FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 30, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.62%

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$65,001 (+25%) Land $17,031 Building $47,970$650,010 (+25%) Land $170,310 Building $479,700
2023$10,972.00 (+2.59%)
2022$10,695.00$52,000 Land $13,750 Building $38,250$520,000 Land $137,500 Building $382,500

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 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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