Cook County property record for 3540 N Plainfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,205 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-23-401-051 |
| Primary APN | 12-23-401-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3540 N PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60634-2844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | GEORGE (GAUNTLETTS)(FOREST) DRIVE SUB IN WH SE IN SUB OF N OF IBL IN WH SE SEC 23-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GAUNTLETTS FOREST |
| Legal Block | 3,3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,41 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 170600 |
3540 N Plainfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3540 N PLAINFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED FIDELITY FUNDING CORP |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202142323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3540 N PLAINFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2844 |
| Document Number | 0031342323 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2131342323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALTIMA TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3540 N PLAINFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2844 |
| Document Number | 0031342324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2131342324 |
| Name | UNITED FIDELITY FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3540 N PLAINFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2844 |
| Document Number | 0016542198 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116542198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $265.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13260 HOLLYFIELD CT, 13260, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130-1506 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3540 N PLAINFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2844 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 Land $11,250 Building $25,750 | $370,000 Land $112,500 Building $257,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,205.00 (+2.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,073.00 | $24,653 Land $9,000 Building $15,653 | $246,530 Land $90,000 Building $156,530 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3540 N Plainfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3540 N Plainfield Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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