3148 S May St, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3148 S May St, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size	0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$711,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill	$7,262 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-32-204-018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-32-204-018`
Alternative APN	`17-32-204-018-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,116 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,116 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1888
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3148 S MAY ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60608-6434
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(WALL) (BARNES) & (CLAYS) SUB OF BLKS2&3 IN ASSESSORS DIV OF PT NH SEC 32-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	32
Legal Subdivision	WALL BARNES & CLAYS
Legal Block	2,3
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	600900

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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 1, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Dec 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Dec 20, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 21, 2020	Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit BARRINGTON BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202518108
Transfer Doc	0000000035
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2025
Property Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434
Document Number	0027418108
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2025
Instrument	2527418108
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2025
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$711.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434

Mortgage

Document Number	0027418109
Date	Oct 1, 2025
Instrument	2527418109

Lender

Name	BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2055

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2023
Property Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434
Document Number	0034933161
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2023
Instrument	2334933161
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 28, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2021
Property Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434
Document Number	0035425046
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2021
Instrument	2135425046
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2021
Title Company	PROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$615.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434

Mortgage

Document Number	0035425047
Date	Dec 20, 2021
Instrument	2135425047

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.25%

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2020
Property Address	3148 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6434
Document Number	2035616146
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	35616146
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 6, 2021
Title Company	SATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$162.00
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1630 W CARMEN AVE CHICAGO IL 606402702, CHICAGO, IL 60640-2702

Mortgage

Document Number	2035616147
Date	Dec 21, 2020
Instrument	35616147

Lender

Name	BARRINGTON BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	BARRINGTON, IL 60010

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

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		$60,000 (+59.02%) Land $14,731 Building $45,269	$600,000 (+59.02%) Land $147,310 Building $452,690
2023	$7,262.00 (+2.9%)	$37,732 (-) Land $11,904 Building $25,828	$377,320 (-) Land $119,040 Building $258,280
2022	$7,057.00 (+69.07%)	$37,732 (+81.78%) Land $11,904 Building $25,828	$377,320 (+81.78%) Land $119,040 Building $258,280
2021	$4,174.00	$20,757 Land $11,904 Building $8,853	$207,570 Land $119,040 Building $88,530

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 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 1,366 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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