3603 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3603 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1871
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$490,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$5,566 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2022 Second Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-310-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-310-002
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-310-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,071 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,071 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1871
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1873
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3603 S LOWE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1627
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HAMBURG) BEING SAMUEL (GEHRS) SUB OF BLKS23-24 IN CA NAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionHAMBURG BEING SAMUEL GEHRS
Legal Block23,24
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract839900

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

3603 S Lowe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingEstate

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 26, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE MORTGAGE
Oct 4, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
PULASKI SLA
Feb 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
PULASKI BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20262389031
Prior Transfer DateOct 13, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000801
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 26, 2026
Property Address3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627
Document Number0000009031
Instrument DateJul 17, 2026
Instrument20269031
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2026
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$74,235.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627

Mortgage

Document Number0000009032,
DateAug 26, 2026
Instrument20262389032
Lender
NameMORTGAGE MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.13%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0027701066
DateOct 4, 2022
Instrument2227701066
Lender
NamePULASKI SLA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60608
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term179 Months
DueSep 1, 2037
Interest
Rate5%

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627
Document Number2005915085
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address3603 S LOWE AVE CHICAGO IL 606091627, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627

Mortgage

Document Number2005915085
DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument5915085
Lender
NamePULASKI BK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60608
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term84 Months
DueFeb 27, 2027
Interest
Rate4.25%

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$31,000 Land $15,999 Building $15,001$310,000 Land $159,990 Building $150,010
2024$5,566.00 (+2.71%)
2023$5,419.00 (-9.14%)
2022$5,964.00$28,999 Land $13,094 Building $15,905$289,990 Land $130,940 Building $159,050

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 3603 S Lowe 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 3603 S Lowe 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 919 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

May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber.

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