Cook County property record for 2953 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-219-011 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-219-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2953 E 81ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | COWLES ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42,43 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 460100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2953 E 81ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201656086 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056086 |
| 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,300 (+126%) Land $2,550 Building $8,750 | $113,000 (+126%) Land $25,500 Building $87,500 |
| 2022 | $5,000 Land $3,400 Building $1,600 | $50,000 Land $34,000 Building $16,000 |
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 1,032 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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