Cook County property record for 5148 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,055 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-09-302-047 |
| Primary APN | 20-09-302-047 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-5227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESIDENT HOMESTEAD ASSN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 843800 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5148 S Lowe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5227 |
| Document Number | 0029307282 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2129307282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $190.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3247 W BERTEAU AVE, 3247, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2303 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5227 |
| Document Number | 0029307283 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2129307283 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5227 |
| Document Number | 1816317030 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16317030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE CHICAGO IL 606095227, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5227 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5148 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5227 |
| Document Number | 1816317029 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16317029 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1685 WESTERN AVE NORTHBROOK IL 600625042, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-5042 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,000 Land $900 Building $14,100 | $150,000 Land $9,000 Building $141,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,055.00 (+2.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,028.00 (+2.29%) | $5,000 (-) Land $1,950 Building $3,050 | $50,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $30,500 |
| 2021 | $1,005.00 | $5,000 Land $1,950 Building $3,050 | $50,000 Land $19,500 Building $30,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5148 S Lowe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5148 S Lowe Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 273 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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