3159 S Lowe Ave, #1, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3159 S Lowe Ave, #1, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,000 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$716,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$12,026 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-33-103-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-33-103-027`
Alternative APN	`17-33-103-027-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,000 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3159 S LOWE AVE, 1
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60616-3024
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 25-48 INCL IN SUB-BLK 1 OF B S HURTLEFFS SUB OF BLK7 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB WITH VAC PT OF ALLEY RUNNIN
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	HURTLEFFS SUB
Legal Block	1,7,B
Legal Lot Number	25-48
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	839800

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

3159 S Lowe Ave, #1 is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of June 4, 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 Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3159 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3024
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
May 28, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A
Apr 24, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMELAND MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 28, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202614822130
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 3, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000022020
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3159 S LOWE AVE # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3024
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2026
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0028839149
Date	Oct 15, 2021
Instrument	2128839149

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2041

Interest

Rate	3.62%

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 28, 2026
Property Address	3159 S LOWE AVE, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3024
Document Number	0000022130
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2026
Instrument	202622130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 4, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$108,474.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000022,
Date	May 28, 2026
Instrument	2026148202614822

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.3%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2018
Property Address	3159 S LOWE AVE # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3024
Document Number	1811429016
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2018
Instrument	11429016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2018
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$530.50
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1735 MEL ROS DR ABERDEEN SD 574017883, ABERDEEN, SD 57401-7883

Mortgage

Document Number	1811429021
Date	Apr 24, 2018
Instrument	11429021

Lender

Name	HOMELAND MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTMONT, IL 60559

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 23, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.12%

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		$55,000 Land $17,031 Building $37,969	$550,000 Land $170,310 Building $379,690
2023	$12,026.00 (+2.58%)
2022	$11,723.00	$57,000 Land $13,750 Building $43,250	$570,000 Land $137,500 Building $432,500

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 3159 S Lowe Ave, #1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 3159 S Lowe Ave, #1 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 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 1,189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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