3159 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60612 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3159 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60612

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,685 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$290,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,234 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-13-107-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-13-107-005`
Alternative APN	`16-13-107-005-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,034 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,685 sqft (0.085 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3159 W MONROE ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60612-2709
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RM-5
Legal Description	(JACKSONS) SUB OF 171.5 FT & ADJ W 240 FT LYING N OF COLORADO AVE W 1/3 W 8.44 ACS E 16.44 ACS OF TRACT OF 21.44 ACS OF LAND
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	13
Legal Subdivision	JACKSONS SUB
Legal Tract	21,44
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	271200

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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3159 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2709
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 11, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Dec 20, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Nov 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201946040
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 28, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000255
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3159 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2709
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2022
Title Company	CARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TTL PARTNERS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001118170
Date	Jan 11, 2022
Instrument	2201118170

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

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

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.75%

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2019
Property Address	3159 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2709
Document Number	1935446040
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2019
Instrument	35446040
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$290.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3159 W MONROE ST CHICAGO IL 606122709, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2709

Mortgage

Document Number	1935446041
Date	Dec 20, 2019
Instrument	35446041

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	LOMBARD, IL 60148

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.62%

Mortgage

Document Number	1935446042,
Date	Dec 20, 2019
Instrument	35446042

Lender

Name	ILLINOIS HSNG DEV AUTHORITY
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60601

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3159 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2709
Document Number	1833818003
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3159 W MONROE ST CHICAGO IL 606122709, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2709

Mortgage

Document Number	1833818003
Date	Dec 4, 2018
Instrument	33818003

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	IRVING, TX 75063

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 3, 2048

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		$22,000 (+10.01%) Land $5,343 Building $16,657	$220,000 (+10.01%) Land $53,430 Building $166,570
2023	$4,234.00 (+2.59%)
2022	$4,127.00	$19,999 Land $4,329 Building $15,670	$199,990 Land $43,290 Building $156,700

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

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 598 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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