4205 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4205 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,367 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Apr 1995)
Tax Bill$5,841 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-126-041

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-126-041
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-126-041-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,367 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,367 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4205 S LOWE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2629
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(STOCK)(DALE) RESUB IN NW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSTOCK DALE
Legal Lot Number30,17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract842600

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4205 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2629
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1995898
Last Transfer DateAug 30, 2023
Transfer Doc0000013521
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 8, 2023
Property Address4205 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2629
Document Number0025113521
Instrument DateAug 30, 2023
Instrument2325113521
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
Address4205 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2629

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4205 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2629

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$29,000 (-6.45%) Land $3,300 Building $25,700$290,000 (-6.45%) Land $33,000 Building $257,000
2023$5,841.00 (+2.98%)
2022$5,672.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption$31,000 (-) Land $4,125 Building $26,875$310,000 (-) Land $41,250 Building $268,750
2021$5,564.00 Homeowner's exemption$31,000 Land $4,125 Building $26,875$310,000 Land $41,250 Building $268,750

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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