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4237 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4237 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Aug 2011)
Tax Bill$4,801 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-03-233-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-03-233-008
Alternative APN
  • 16-03-233-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,294 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4237 W CRYSTAL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(BRITTONS) SUB OF SW NE SEC 03-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionBRITTONS SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5008
Census Tract230600

Owner

4237 W Crystal St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2011.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4237 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1710
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 8, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201122106
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4237 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1710
Document Number1734149027
Instrument DateNov 14, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4237 W CRYSTAL ST CHICAGO IL 606511710, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1710

Mortgage

Document Number1734149027
DateDec 7, 2017
Instrument34149027
Lender
NameNEW PENN FIN'L LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueDec 6, 2032
Interest
Rate4.25%

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$35,000 Land $4,650 Building $30,350$350,000 Land $46,500 Building $303,500
2023$4,801.00 (+3.38%)
2022$4,644.00 Homeowner's exemption$26,000 Land $3,720 Building $22,280$260,000 Land $37,200 Building $222,800

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 4237 W Crystal St 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 4237 W Crystal St 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 1,103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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