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2959 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2959 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,982 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$717,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$12,457 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-25-121-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-25-121-001
Alternative APN
  • 13-25-121-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,982 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
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 SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2959 N ALBANY AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60618-9756
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(OWNERS) RESUB OF LTS 39-48 OF BLK 2 IN STORY & ALLEN S ADD TO CHICAGO SUB OF EH SW OF NW SEC 25 & VAC ALLEY S & ADJ SAID LTS
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number39-48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3025
Census Tract210700

Owner

2959 N Albany Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2326 W WALTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-4817
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROPER RATE LLC
Jan 13, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 20, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 20, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 14, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201749073
Last Transfer DateNov 5, 2021
Transfer Doc0000007773
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 29, 2021
Property Address2959 N ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-9756
Document Number0033307773
Instrument DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument2133307773
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1901 S CALUMET AVE UNIT 1205, 1205, CHICAGO, IL 60616-6009

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2959 N ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-9756

Mortgage

Document Number0033307774
DateNov 29, 2021
Instrument2133307774
Lender
NamePROPER RATE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 13, 2020
Property Address2959 N ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-7606
Document Number2001345134
Instrument DateDec 26, 2019
Instrument1345134
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2036 W SUPERIOR ST CHICAGO IL 606121314, CHICAGO, IL 60612-1314

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 20, 2017
Property Address2959 N ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-7606
Document Number1720149073
Instrument DateJul 18, 2017
Instrument20149073
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2017
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$717.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2036 W SUPERIOR ST CHICAGO IL 606121314, CHICAGO, IL 60612-1314

Mortgage

Document Number1720149074
DateJul 20, 2017
Instrument20149074
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 19, 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$71,340 Land $19,375 Building $51,965$713,400 Land $193,750 Building $519,650
2023$12,457.00 (+2.6%)
2022$12,141.00$58,830 Land $15,625 Building $43,205$588,300 Land $156,250 Building $432,050

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 2959 N Albany 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 2959 N Albany 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 975 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		1,500 / 1,500
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Verizon.

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