Cook County property record for 3638 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,651 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,182 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-33-312-038 |
| Primary APN | 17-33-312-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,651 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3638 S NORMAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 1-25 INCL & OF LTS 36-50 INCL IN BENJAMIN SHURTLEFFS SUB OF SE OF BLK 22 OF CANAL TRUSTEES SUB SEC 33- |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENJAMIN SHURTLEFFS SUB |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 840000 |
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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3638 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEND SMART MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201746112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3638 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011239065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111239065 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3638 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1722 |
| Document Number | 2002708027 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3638 S NORMAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606091722, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1722 |
| Document Number | 2002708027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2708027 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 26, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3638 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1722 |
| Document Number | 1706046112 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6046112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 433 W 37TH ST CHICAGO IL 606091714, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1714 |
| Document Number | 1706046113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6046113 |
| Name | LEND SMART MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
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 | $64,000 (+20.75%) Land $16,350 Building $47,650 | $640,000 (+20.75%) Land $163,500 Building $476,500 | |
| 2023 | $11,182.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,901.00 | $53,000 Land $13,200 Building $39,800 | $530,000 Land $132,000 Building $398,000 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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.
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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures