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3740 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3740 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$171,500 (Nov 1995)
Tax Bill$8,795 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-318-041

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-318-041
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-318-041-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,240 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,240 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
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 Address3740 S NORMAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF NE BLK27 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES SUB
Legal Block27
Legal Lot Number17
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

3740 S Normal Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2023.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address3740 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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 NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 13, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19952
Last Transfer DateJul 7, 2023
Transfer Doc0000010170
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 14, 2023
Property Address3740 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724
Document Number0022610170
Instrument DateJul 4, 2023
Instrument2322610170
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3740 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1724

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$43,000 Land $17,031 Building $25,969$430,000 Land $170,310 Building $259,690
2023$8,795.00 (+2.84%)
2022$8,552.00 (+2.06%)$45,000 (-) Land $13,750 Building $31,250$450,000 (-) Land $137,500 Building $312,500
2021$8,379.00 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

FEMA maps place 3740 S Normal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.

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

The area around 3740 S Normal 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 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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