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3916 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3916 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details7 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,143 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,795 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (Nov 2009)
Tax Bill$6,350 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-103-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-103-019
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-103-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms17 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,143 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces5 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,795 sqft (0.064 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3916 S PRAIRIE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal DescriptionLOUIS (KEEFERS) SUB OF LTS 24 & 25 & S 5 FT OF LT 3 I N BLK 1 IN SPRINGERS SUB OF NH OF WH NE NW SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionKEEFERS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3,24,
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract380600

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5425 S MORGAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6054
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 25, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 13, 2009
Deed Document Number200916026
Prior Transfer DateSep 23, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000804
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$51,001 (+70.01%) Land $9,783 Building $41,218$510,010 (+70.01%) Land $97,830 Building $412,180
2023$6,350.00 (+2.6%)
2022$6,189.00 (+2.3%)$29,999 (-) Land $9,782 Building $20,217$299,990 (-) Land $97,820 Building $202,170
2021$6,050.00$29,999 Land $9,782 Building $20,217$299,990 Land $97,820 Building $202,170

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

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

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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