3241 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3241 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$270,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,377 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-02-226-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-02-226-007`
Alternative APN	`16-02-226-007-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	704 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	704 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60651-2412
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	S E (GROSS) (FIFTH) (HUMBOLDT) PARK ADD TO CHICAGO SU B OF BLKS 5 & 8 LTS 1-24 BLK 6 IN WEAGE EBERHARDT & BARTLETTS SUB IN SE
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	02
Legal Subdivision	GROSS FIFTH HUMBOLDT
Legal Block	5,6,8
Legal Lot Number	1-24
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	230900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2412
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Jul 20, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI PERL MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 15, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201855022
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000027160
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2412
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0010907439
Date	Apr 19, 2021
Instrument	2110907439

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.99%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2412
Document Number	2025415044
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE CHICAGO IL 606512412, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2412

Mortgage

Document Number	2025415044
Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	25415044

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 9, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.75%

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2018
Property Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2412
Document Number	1820155022
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2018
Instrument	20155022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2018
Title Company	PROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$270.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3241 W POTOMAC AVE CHICAGO IL 606512412, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2412

Mortgage

Document Number	1820155023
Date	Jul 20, 2018
Instrument	20155023

Lender

Name	PERL MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60618

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 19, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.5%

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		$28,000 (+16.67%) Land $4,650 Building $23,350	$280,000 (+16.67%) Land $46,500 Building $233,500
2023	$4,377.00 (+3.43%)
2022	$4,232.00 Homeowner's exemption	$24,000 Land $3,720 Building $20,280	$240,000 Land $37,200 Building $202,800

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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon, Zentro.

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