3545 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3545 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 5,940 sqft · built 1886
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,024 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$38,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill	$9,182 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-34-302-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-34-302-021`
Alternative APN	`17-34-302-021-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	5,940 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1886
Effective Year Built	Effective 1888
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,024 sqft (0.069 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3545 S MICHIGAN AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60653-1651
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	C1-3
Legal Description	H O (STONES) SUB OF N15ACS OF WH SW SEC 34-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	STONES SUB
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	351400

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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

3545 S Michigan Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2012.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	310 BUSSE HWY, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-3251
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 29, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 29, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 14, 2011
Deed Document Number	201226072
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 1, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000034
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3545 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1651
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10948 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-3124

Mortgage

Document Number	0004413159
Date	Feb 13, 2024
Instrument	2404413159

Lender

Name	ZED EQUITY INVESTMENT LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	IRVINE, CA 92614

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	27 Months
Due	May 1, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$61,000 Land $13,154 Building $47,846	$610,000 Land $131,540 Building $478,460
2023	$9,182.00 (+2.6%)
2022	$8,949.00	$43,377 Land $10,584 Building $32,793	$433,770 Land $105,840 Building $327,930

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3545 S Michigan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 3545 S Michigan 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20