Cook County property record for 3985 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,459 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,437 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-02-102-013 |
| Primary APN | 20-02-102-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,459 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3985 S DREXEL BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-2441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEAVERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 836400 |
3985 S Drexel Blvd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1995.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3985 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 199562 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 Land $8,400 Building $31,600 | $400,000 Land $84,000 Building $316,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,437.00 (+3.03%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,277.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,000 Land $8,400 Building $20,600 | $290,000 Land $84,000 Building $206,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3985 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 3985 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 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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