4233 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4233 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,005 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,793 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$139,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$5,860 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-122-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-122-016
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-122-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,005 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,793 sqft (0.064 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address4233 S PRAIRIE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-3211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal Description(KEITHS) SUB OF LTS7-9 EX E25.5FT & EX N19.48FT LT7 I N A J AVERILLS SUB OF E1/3 OF SW SE NW SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionKEITHS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number7-9,I
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
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

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4233 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 19, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200211215
Last Transfer DateFeb 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0000028023
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 4, 2020
Property Address4233 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211
Document Number2021728023
Instrument DateFeb 18, 2020
Instrument21728023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4233 S PRAIRIE AVE CHICAGO IL 606533211, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211

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$47,001 (+51.62%) Land $9,776 Building $37,225$470,010 (+51.62%) Land $97,760 Building $372,250
2023$5,860.00 (+2.99%)
2022$5,690.00 (+1.97%) Homeowner's exemption$30,999 (-) Land $9,775 Building $21,224$309,990 (-) Land $97,750 Building $212,240
2021$5,580.00 Homeowner's exemption$30,999 Land $9,775 Building $21,224$309,990 Land $97,750 Building $212,240

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 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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