3917 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60624 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3917 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60624

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$130,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$568 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-14-313-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-14-313-017`
Alternative APN	`16-14-313-017-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,146 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,146 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 1898
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3917 W POLK ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60624-4020
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT-4
Legal Description	(CUMMINGS)(GARFIELD) BLVD ADD SUB LT 2 BLK 3 & LT 2 B LK 4 OF CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION SUB WH SW SEC 14-39-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	CUMMINGS GARFIELD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	260900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3917 W POLK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624-4020
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202325235
Last Transfer Date	May 21, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000010005
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2023
Property Address	3917 W POLK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624-4020
Document Number	0007225235
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2023
Instrument	2307225235
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2023
Title Company	PREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$130.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	536 N LOTUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$12,600 (+110.04%) Land $4,531 Building $8,069	$126,000 (+110.04%) Land $45,310 Building $80,690
2023	$568.00 (+6.77%)
2022	$532.00	$5,999 Land $3,137 Building $2,862	$59,990 Land $31,370 Building $28,620

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 647 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20