4243 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4243 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,190 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.064 acres (2,793 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$782,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,647 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-03-122-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-03-122-021`
Alternative APN	`20-03-122-021-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,190 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1898
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	2,793 sqft (0.064 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4243 S PRAIRIE AVE, UE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60653-3211
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM-5
Legal Description	LOT 6 IN KEITHS SUB OF LOTS 7 8 & 9 IN AVERELLS SUB E1/3 SW4 SE4 NW4 O F SEC03 T38N R14E 3P
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	KEITHS LTS 07 08 & 09 IN
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	380600

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	4938 S DREXEL BLVD, 109, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2780
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 8, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jul 18, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Dec 31, 2020	Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit TEMPLE VIEW CAPITAL FUNDING LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202328022
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2026
Property Address	4243 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211
Document Number	0000031255
Instrument Date	Apr 1, 2026
Instrument	202631255
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4243 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031255,
Date	Apr 8, 2026
Instrument	202631255

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.88%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2023
Property Address	4243 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211
Document Number	0019928022
Instrument Date	Jul 11, 2023
Instrument	2319928022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$782.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4243 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211

Mortgage

Document Number	0019928023
Date	Jul 18, 2023
Instrument	2319928023

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.75%

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2020
Property Address	4243 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3211
Document Number	2036634066
Instrument Date	Nov 17, 2020
Instrument	36634066
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$235.00
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	73 E LAKE ST #3907 CHICAGO IL 606014802, 3907, CHICAGO, IL 60601-4802

Mortgage

Document Number	2036634067
Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	36634067

Lender

Name	TEMPLE VIEW CAPITAL FUNDING LP
Address	7550 WISCONSIN AVE # 10TH, BETHESDA, MD 20814-3559

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2021

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	8.99%

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		$77,001 (+305.29%) Land $9,776 Building $67,225	$770,010 (+305.29%) Land $97,760 Building $672,250
2023	$1,647.00 (-57.97%)
2022	$3,919.00 (+2.3%)	$18,999 (-) Land $9,775 Building $9,224	$189,990 (-) Land $97,750 Building $92,240
2021	$3,831.00 Homeowner's exemption	$18,999 Land $9,775 Building $9,224	$189,990 Land $97,750 Building $92,240

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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