1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Cook County
  4. Chicago
  5. W Columbus Ave

3159 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3159 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details16 bd · 9,600 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.224 acres (9,760 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,900,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$12,965 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-25-322-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-25-322-012
Alternative APN
  • 19-25-322-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms16 Beds
Units27 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area9,600 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area9,760 sqft (0.224 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3159 W COLUMBUS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60652-1936
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodePMD13,RT-4
Legal Description(WABASH) ADD TO (CHICAGO) IN NH OF SH OF EX RR & PART OF SH OF SW OF LYING NW OF RW OF WABASH ST LOUIS & PACIFIC RR WITH SE O
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionWABASH ADD TO CHICAGO
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number39,38
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract700100

Owner

3159 W Columbus Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address165 SKILLMAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-4189
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 8, 1998
Deed Document Number202341128
Prior Transfer DateMay 1, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000033193
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$75,500 Land $9,760 Building $65,740$755,000 Land $97,600 Building $657,400
2024$12,965.00 (-7.76%)
2023$14,056.00 (+2.58%)
2022$13,702.00 (+2.28%)$66,618 (-) Land $8,784 Building $57,834$666,180 (-) Land $87,840 Building $578,340
2021$13,396.00$66,618 Land $8,784 Building $57,834$666,180 Land $87,840 Building $578,340

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3159 W Columbus 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 3159 W Columbus 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 1,021 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

Nearby Properties on W Columbus Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures