2997 S Lyman St, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2997 S Lyman St, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,469 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$307,000 (Oct 2005)
Tax Bill	$8,795 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-29-420-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-29-420-002`
Alternative APN	`17-29-420-002-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,469 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2997 S LYMAN ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60608-5644
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	EDWARD S (DREYERS) SUB OF PT OF LT5 IN BLK26 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF BLKS IN SEC 29-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	29
Legal Subdivision	DREYERS SUB
Legal Block	26
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	600600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within 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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2997 S LYMAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage STEARNS LNDG LLC
Oct 16, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI STEARNS LNDG LLC
Feb 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PACIFIC UNION FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200516031
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	2997 S LYMAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644
Document Number	1917657042
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 3, 2019
Title Company	WORLDWIDE RECORDING INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	2997 S LYMAN ST CHICAGO IL 606085644, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644

Mortgage

Document Number	1917657042
Date	Jun 25, 2019
Instrument	17657042

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG LLC
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 24, 2049

Interest

Rate	4.37%

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	2997 S LYMAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644
Document Number	1829749027
Instrument Date	Oct 16, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2018
Title Company	ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2997 S LYMAN ST #9 CHICAGO IL 606085644, 9, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644

Mortgage

Document Number	1829749027
Date	Oct 24, 2018
Instrument	29749027

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG LLC
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 23, 2048

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	2997 S LYMAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644
Document Number	1805908128
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 9, 2018
Title Company	ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2997 S LYMAN ST CHICAGO IL 606085644, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5644

Mortgage

Document Number	1805908128
Date	Feb 28, 2018
Instrument	5908128

Lender

Name	PACIFIC UNION FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	IRVING, TX 75063

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 27, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$50,000 (+11.11%) Land $12,375 Building $37,625	$500,000 (+11.11%) Land $123,750 Building $376,250
2023	$8,795.00 (+2.84%)
2022	$8,552.00 Homeowner's exemption	$45,000 Land $10,000 Building $35,000	$450,000 Land $100,000 Building $350,000

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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