3540 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3540 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$3,560 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-31-406-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-31-406-029
Alternative APN
  • 17-31-406-029-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area672 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1323
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionTURNERS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract590700

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

3540 S Marshfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 30, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 8, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Oct 3, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
CARDINAL FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2023
Deed SaleAug 30, 2023
Prior SaleOct 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202329272
Prior Transfer DateDec 26, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000008438
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 30, 2023
Property Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323
Document Number0024229272
Instrument DateAug 10, 2023
Instrument2324229272
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2023
Title CompanyPRO TITLE GROUP INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323

Mortgage

Document Number0024229273
DateAug 30, 2023
Instrument2324229273
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.49%

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 8, 2020
Property Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323
Document Number2000808438
Instrument DateDec 26, 2019
Instrument808438
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2020
Title CompanyPRO TITLE GROUP INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091323, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323

Mortgage

Document Number2000808439
DateJan 8, 2020
Instrument808439
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueJan 7, 2045

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 3, 2018
Property Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323
Document Number1827606112
Instrument DateSep 27, 2018
Instrument27606112
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2018
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$230.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3540 S MARSHFIELD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091323, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1323

Mortgage

Document Number1827606113
DateOct 3, 2018
Instrument27606113
Lender
NameCARDINAL FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 2, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$15,000 Land $9,497 Building $5,503$150,000 Land $94,970 Building $55,030
2023$3,560.00 (+3.25%)
2022$3,448.00 (-8.15%)$20,186 (-8.25%) Land $7,875 Building $12,311$201,860 (-8.25%) Land $78,750 Building $123,110
2021$3,754.00$22,000 Land $7,875 Building $14,125$220,000 Land $78,750 Building $141,250

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

FEMA maps place 3540 S Marshfield 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

The area around 3540 S Marshfield Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 1,396 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
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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