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3928 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3928 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,240 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$13,000 (May 1997)
Tax Bill$3,275 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-103-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-103-025
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-103-025-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,808 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,240 sqft (0.074 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address3928 S PRAIRIE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal Description(WELLS) SUB OF LTS 22 & 23 IN BLK 1 IN SPRINGERS SUB OF NH OF WH NE NW SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionWELLS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number22,23
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

3928 S Prairie Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2006.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3928 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2211
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 21, 1997 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 31, 1994
Deed Document Number1997639
Last Transfer DateAug 1, 2006
Transfer Doc0000047107
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address3928 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2211
Document Number2028807462
Instrument DateJun 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3928 S PRAIRIE AVE CHICAGO IL 606532211, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2211

Mortgage

Document Number2028807462
DateOct 14, 2020
Instrument28807462
Lender
NameNEW RESID'L MTG LLC
AddressVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term480 Months
DueOct 13, 2060
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4%

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$28,000 (+27.27%) Land $11,340 Building $16,660$280,000 (+27.27%) Land $113,400 Building $166,600
2023$3,275.00 (-14.56%)
2022$3,833.00 Homeowner's exemption$22,000 Land $11,340 Building $10,660$220,000 Land $113,400 Building $106,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3928 S Prairie Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 3928 S Prairie 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 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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