4218 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4218 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details12 bd · 3 ba · 4,941 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,024 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$140,000 (Apr 2013)
Tax Bill$5,014 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-122-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-122-032
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-122-032-0000

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms21 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,941 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,024 sqft (0.069 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address4218 S CALUMET AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2614
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal DescriptionA J (AVERILLS) SUB OF SE SE NW SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionAVERILLS SUB
Legal Lot Number56,55
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
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

4218 S Calumet Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.

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 Address4218 S CALUMET AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2614
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 2, 2012
Deed Document Number201316059
Prior Transfer DateJul 7, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000250
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4218 S CALUMET AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2614
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2022
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0022846163
DateAug 16, 2021
Instrument2122846163
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

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$57,000 (+111.11%) Land $10,584 Building $46,416$570,000 (+111.11%) Land $105,840 Building $464,160
2023$5,014.00 (+3.06%)
2022$4,865.00 Homeowner's exemption$27,000 Land $10,584 Building $16,416$270,000 Land $105,840 Building $164,160

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 4218 S Calumet 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 4218 S Calumet 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 579 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
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Zentro.

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