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2949 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2949 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$182,000 (Apr 1996)
Tax Bill$6,981 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-324-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-324-021
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-324-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,584 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
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 SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2949 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 Number21
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

2949 S Normal Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since April 1996.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address2949 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Irrevocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 23, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1996259
Prior Transfer DateApr 10, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000259
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 22, 2024
Property Address2949 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123
Document Number0002234133
Instrument DateDec 29, 2023
Instrument2402234133
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2949 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
Address2949 S NORMAL AVE, 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$37,829 Land $17,031 Building $20,798$378,290 Land $170,310 Building $207,980
2023$6,981.00 (-7.12%)
2022$7,516.00 (-18.15%) Homeowner's exemption$39,965 (-18.44%) Land $13,750 Building $26,215$399,650 (-18.44%) Land $137,500 Building $262,150
2021$9,183.00 Homeowner's exemption$49,000 Land $13,750 Building $35,250$490,000 Land $137,500 Building $352,500

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 2949 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 2949 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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