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3738 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3738 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill$7,951 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Transfer
Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-318-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-318-040
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-318-040-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,140 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,140 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3738 S NORMAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionLOT 16 IN SUB OF NE4 OF BLK 27 IN C ANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC33 T39N R 14E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES
Legal Block27
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract840000

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

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3738 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 12, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Mar 22, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NYS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201818028
Last Transfer DateOct 30, 2022
Transfer Doc0000013132
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 12, 2022
Property Address3738 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724
Document Number0034613132
Instrument DateOct 31, 2022
Instrument2234613132
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3738 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 22, 2018
Property Address3738 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724
Document Number1808118028
Instrument DateMar 19, 2018
Instrument8118028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$365.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2627 S PRINCETON CHICAGO IL 60618, CHICAGO, IL 60618

Mortgage

Document Number1808118029
DateMar 22, 2018
Instrument8118029
Lender
NameCITIBANK NYS
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressO FALLON, MO 63368-2240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 21, 2048

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$39,000 (-13.33%) Land $17,031 Building $21,969$390,000 (-13.33%) Land $170,310 Building $219,690
2023$7,951.00 (-7.03%)
2022$8,552.00 Homeowner's exemption$45,000 Land $13,750 Building $31,250$450,000 Land $137,500 Building $312,500

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1997)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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