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3147 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3147 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details12,900 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,457,500 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$1,354 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Transfer
Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-201-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-201-016
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-201-016-0000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area12,900 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1933
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1933
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3147 S SHIELDS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
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 Number6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
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

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 Address2830 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2626
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 6, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 6, 2017Trustee's Deed, Transfer
CATHAY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 19, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201716011
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 6, 2017
Property Address3147 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616
Document Number1718716010
Instrument DateJun 23, 2017
Instrument18716010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3234 S WELLS ST CHICAGO IL 606163620, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3620

July 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 6, 2017
Property Address3147 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616
Document Number1718716011
Instrument DateJun 20, 2017
Instrument18716011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,457.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3145 S SHIELDS AVE CHICAGO IL 60616, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Mortgage

Document Number1718716012
DateJul 6, 2017
Instrument18716012
Lender
NameCATHAY BK
TypeBank
Address222 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2167
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJul 5, 2027

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$43,316 (+574.91%) Land $42,578 Building $738$173,264 (+574.91%) Land $170,312 Building $2,952
2023$1,354.00 (+2.58%)
2022$1,320.00$6,418 Land $5,468 Building $950$25,672 Land $21,872 Building $3,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 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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