Cook County property record for 2947 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60618
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,979 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-25-116-009 |
| Primary APN | 13-25-116-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2947 W NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60618-7026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | S E (GROSS)(NORTHWEST) ADD TO (CHICAGO) SUB OF NE OF NW SEC25 EX RR NE NW SEC 25-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSS NORTHWEST ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 210700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2947 W NELSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-7026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199765 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000096 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 (-9.76%) Land $17,050 Building $19,950 | $370,000 (-9.76%) Land $170,500 Building $199,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,979.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,755.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,000 Land $13,750 Building $27,250 | $410,000 Land $137,500 Building $272,500 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 945 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.
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