4218 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4218 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,043 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$255,500 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,220 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-04-125-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-04-125-020`
Alternative APN	`20-04-125-020-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,038 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,038 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 1898
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,043 sqft (0.07 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4218 S LOWE AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60609-2628
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK 18 OF SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION O F WH NW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION OF BLK 18 OF SUPERIOR COUR
Legal Block	18
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	842600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4218 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2628
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 25, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROYAL BUSINESS BANK
Jul 12, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MUTUAL FED'L BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20224272
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 13, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000678
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2022
Property Address	4218 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2628
Document Number	0023704272
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2022
Instrument	2223704272
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2022
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$255.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4218 S LOWE AVE, 4218, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4218 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2628

Mortgage

Document Number	0023704273
Date	Aug 25, 2022
Instrument	2223704273

Lender

Name	ROYAL BUSINESS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.75%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	10.7%
Index	1-Year CMT
Margin	3
Max Rate	10.7%

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2018
Property Address	4218 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2628
Document Number	1819349000
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2018
Instrument	19349000
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$185.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	450 W 43RD PL CHICAGO IL 606093543, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3543

Mortgage

Document Number	1819349001
Date	Jul 12, 2018
Instrument	19349001

Lender

Name	MUTUAL FED'L BK
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60608

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 11, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$22,000 (+1%) Land $2,434 Building $19,566	$220,000 (+1%) Land $24,340 Building $195,660
2023	$4,220.00 (+23.75%)
2022	$3,410.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption	$20,000 (-) Land $3,043 Building $16,957	$200,000 (-) Land $30,430 Building $169,570
2021	$3,352.00	$20,000 Land $3,043 Building $16,957	$200,000 Land $30,430 Building $169,570

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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