3247 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3247 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeGeneral Industrial
Details3,917 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.301 acres (13,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$117,000 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$12,481 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-31-103-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-31-103-026
Alternative APN
  • 17-31-103-026-0000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,917 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Lot Area13,125 sqft (0.301 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3247 S WESTERN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-6054
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > General Industrial
Local Zoning CodeM2-1
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK 28 EX PT FOR BLVD IN SUB BY S J WALKERS SUB OF PT S OF CANAL OF NW OF SEC 31-39-14 & PT S OF CANAL OF EH
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionWALKERS SUB
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number25-30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract840300

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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3247 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6054
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998568
Prior Transfer DateJul 7, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000000568
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$62,127 (+18.34%) Land $49,219 Building $12,908$248,508 (+18.34%) Land $196,876 Building $51,632
2024$12,481.00 (+12.67%)
2023$11,077.00 (+2.58%)
2022$10,798.00$52,500 Land $22,968 Building $29,532$210,000 Land $91,872 Building $118,128

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 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

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

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

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