2945 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2945 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$150,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$8,235 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale & Reverse Mortgage
Aug 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-324-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-324-019
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-324-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,584 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)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2945 S NORMAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3123
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionDAVID (DAVIS)(SOUTH) ADD A SUB OF SE SW SEC28 EX E83F T SE SW SEC 28-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionDAVIS SOUTH
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
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

2945 S Normal Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2945 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage
PULASKI SLA
Aug 17, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202133150
Last Transfer DateMay 22, 2024
Transfer Doc0000002028
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 1, 2021
Property Address2945 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123
Document Number0024433150
Instrument DateJul 19, 2021
Instrument2124433150
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$150.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2945 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123

Mortgage

Document Number0024433151
DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument2124433151
Lender
NamePULASKI SLA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term802 Months
DueJul 1, 2088

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 17, 2017
Property Address2945 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123
Document Number1722906033
Instrument DateAug 1, 2017
Instrument22906033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2945 S NORMAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606163123, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123

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$41,000 Land $17,031 Building $23,969$410,000 Land $170,310 Building $239,690
2023$8,235.00 (+12.7%)
2022$7,307.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$45,000 Land $13,750 Building $31,250$450,000 Land $137,500 Building $312,500

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 2945 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 2945 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 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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