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3979 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3979 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details7 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$569,000 (Mar 2007)
Tax Bill$8,189 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Sep 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-02-102-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-02-102-010
Alternative APN
  • 20-02-102-010-0000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,746 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Exterior MaterialFrame/Masonry
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3979 S DREXEL BLVD
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2441
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal Description(CLEAVERS) SUB OF LTS5-7 & NLY10FT LT8 IN L P C FREER S SUB OF BLK6 IN CLEAVERVILLE BEING IN S PT FRCL SEC 35-39-14 & N PT FR
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionCLEAVERS SUB
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number5-8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract836400

Owner

3979 S Drexel Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3979 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2441
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingWidow or Widower

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

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 8, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 15, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 6, 1996
Deed Document Number20075236
Last Transfer DateAug 17, 2023
Transfer Doc0000008023
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 8, 2023
Property Address3979 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2441
Document Number0025108022
Instrument DateAug 17, 2023
Instrument2325108022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 8, 2023
Property Address3979 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2441
Document Number0025108023
Instrument DateAug 7, 2023
Instrument2325108023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2023
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
Address3979 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2441

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$50,000 Land $8,750 Building $41,250$500,000 Land $87,500 Building $412,500
2023$8,189.00 (+2.89%)
2022$7,959.00 (+2.05%)$42,000 (-) Land $8,750 Building $33,250$420,000 (-) Land $87,500 Building $332,500
2021$7,799.00 Homeowner's exemption$42,000 Land $8,750 Building $33,250$420,000 Land $87,500 Building $332,500

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 3979 S Drexel Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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 3979 S Drexel Blvd 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 346 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
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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