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3247 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3247 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeGeneral Industrial
Details3,000 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,180,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$6,969 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Mortgage
Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-209-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-209-008
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-209-008-0000

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,000 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3247 S SHIELDS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > General Industrial
Local Zoning CodeM1-2
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK4 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES SUB
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number29,30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract340500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin 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

3247 S Shields Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2018.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3241 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3601
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SOUTH CENTRAL BANK NA
Oct 30, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CATHAY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201845049
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3247 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0008016102
DateMar 21, 2017
Instrument1708016102
Lender
NameSOUTH CENTRAL BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueMar 17, 2022
Interest
Rate5.37%

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 30, 2018
Property Address3247 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616
Document Number0030345049
Instrument DateOct 29, 2018
Instrument1830345049
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,180.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3241 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3601

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2830 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2626

Mortgage

Document Number0030345050
DateOct 30, 2018
Instrument1830345050
Lender
NameCATHAY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueNov 1, 2028

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$34,692 Land $11,719 Building $22,973$138,768 Land $46,876 Building $91,892
2024$6,969.00 (-33.46%)
2023$10,473.00 (+2.59%)
2022$10,209.00$49,636 Land $5,468 Building $44,168$198,544 Land $21,872 Building $176,672

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 3247 S Shields 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

No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 3247 S Shields Ave, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 1,189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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