3541 N Reta Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3541 N Reta Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 4,542 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$900,000 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill$22,837 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-20-407-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-20-407-007
Alternative APN
  • 14-20-407-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units8 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,542 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address3541 N RETA AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60657-1782
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal Description(BENTONS)(ADDISON) ST ADD A SUB OF E102.9FT OF LT1 & EX E100FT OF S110FT OF LT7 OF CIRCUIT COURT PARTN OF N3/4 OF EH SE SEC 2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionBENTONS ADDISON
Legal Lot Number1,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract832000

Owner

3541 N Reta Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2016.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3100 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-7108
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 22, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 6, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201439015
Last Transfer DateDec 29, 2016
Transfer Doc0000013055
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 11, 2017
Property Address3541 N RETA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-1782
Document Number1701113055
Instrument DateDec 29, 2016
Instrument1113055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3100 N ELSTON AVE CHICAGO IL 606187108, CHICAGO, IL 60618-7108

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$123,939 Land $58,125 Building $65,814$1,239,390 Land $581,250 Building $658,140
2023$22,837.00 (+2.58%)
2022$22,262.00$108,237 Land $46,875 Building $61,362$1,082,370 Land $468,750 Building $613,620

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 3541 N Reta 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 3541 N Reta 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 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
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, Zentro.

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