4237 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4237 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$104,000 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill$4,704 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Loan Modification
Aug 2019 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-224-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-224-018
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-224-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,062 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4237 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2925
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionMARGARET (JOHNSTONS) SUB OF SH SE NE SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionJOHNSTONS SUB
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract380100

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 Address1953 N CLYBOURN AVE, 297, CHICAGO, IL 60614-4945
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage
BEVERLY BK
Aug 27, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BEVERLY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 2003
Deed Document Number200855028
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000000147
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4237 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2925
Document Number2026215034
Instrument DateSep 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanyFREEDOM TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4237 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE CHICAGO IL 606532925, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2925

Mortgage

Document Number2026215034
DateSep 18, 2020
Instrument26215034
Lender
NameBEVERLY BK
TypeBank
Address10258 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1948
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 27, 2019
Property Address4237 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2925
Document Number1923955352
Instrument DateAug 20, 2019
Instrument23955352
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2921 W WALNUT ST CHICAGO IL 606121929, CHICAGO, IL 60612-1929

Mortgage

Document Number1923955352
DateAug 27, 2019
Instrument23955352
Lender
NameBEVERLY BK
TypeBank
Address10258 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1948
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$37,000 (+48%) Land $11,025 Building $25,975$370,000 (+48%) Land $110,250 Building $259,750
2023$4,704.00 (-8.8%)
2022$5,158.00$25,000 Land $11,025 Building $13,975$250,000 Land $110,250 Building $139,750

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 560 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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