Cook County property record for 3603 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,566 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-33-310-002 |
| Primary APN | 17-33-310-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,976 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (HAMBURG) BEING SAMUEL (GEHRS) SUB OF BLKS23-24 IN CA NAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMBURG BEING SAMUEL GEHRS |
| Legal Block | 23,24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 839900 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PULASKI SLA |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PULASKI BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262389031 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000801 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000009031 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $74,235.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000009032, |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262389032 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.13% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0027701066 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2227701066 |
| Name | PULASKI SLA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60608 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Rate | 5% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627 |
| Document Number | 2005915085 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3603 S LOWE AVE CHICAGO IL 606091627, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1627 |
| Document Number | 2005915085 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5915085 |
| Name | PULASKI BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60608 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2027 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
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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 | $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.
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 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.
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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 919 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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