3142 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3142 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,036 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$700,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill$4,700 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-200-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-200-013
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-200-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,036 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3616
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK4 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES SUB
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract340500

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

3142 S Shields Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Oct 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Apr 22, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202524095
Prior Transfer DateOct 10, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000514
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616
Document Number2035006029
Instrument DateSep 9, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2020
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE CHICAGO IL 606163616, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616

Mortgage

Document Number2035006029
DateDec 15, 2020
Instrument35006029
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueDec 14, 2035

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616
Document Number1931655200
Instrument DateOct 18, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE CHICAGO IL 606163616, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616

Mortgage

Document Number1931655200
DateNov 12, 2019
Instrument31655200
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueNov 11, 2034

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616
Document Number1712457136
Instrument DateApr 22, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3142 S SHIELDS AVE CHICAGO IL 606163616, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3616

Mortgage

Document Number1712457136
DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument12457136
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 3, 2047

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$53,000 Land $17,031 Building $35,969$530,000 Land $170,310 Building $359,690
2023$4,700.00 (-0.55%)
2022$4,726.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen'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 3142 S Shields 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 3142 S Shields 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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