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3042 S Gratten Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3042 S Gratten Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.061 acres (2,650 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$494,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$6,752 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-29-420-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-29-420-036
Alternative APN
  • 17-29-420-036-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,650 sqft (0.061 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3042 S GRATTEN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-5627
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF PT OF LT5 IN BLK26 OF CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF BLKS IN SEC29 LYING NWLY & ADJ THE HOLDEN SCHOOL SEC 29-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES SUB
Legal Block26
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract600600

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

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3042 S GRATTEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5627
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 17, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 24, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 5, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202246062
Last Transfer DateJan 27, 2023
Transfer Doc0000013078
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 17, 2023
Property Address3042 S GRATTEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5627
Document Number0013713078
Instrument DateJan 27, 2023
Instrument2313713078
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address3042 S GRATTEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5627
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 24, 2022
Property Address3042 S GRATTEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5627
Document Number0029746062
Instrument DateOct 19, 2022
Instrument2229746062
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$494.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3042 S GRATTEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5627
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0029746063
DateOct 24, 2022
Instrument2229746063
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.9%

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$48,001 (+5%) Land $13,118 Building $34,883$480,010 (+5%) Land $131,180 Building $348,830
2023$6,752.00 (+27.04%)
2022$5,315.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$32,000 Land $10,600 Building $21,400$320,000 Land $106,000 Building $214,000

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 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

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 1,276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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