Cook County property record for 523 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,802 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,445 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-03-217-009 |
| Primary APN | 20-03-217-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,320 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 523 E BOWEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-2717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (GREELEY) (CORISON) COS PLAT OF SUB OF LTS 4-12 & W 1 2.64 OF LT 3 IN RESUB OF BLK 1 OF JENNINGS SUB OF SH OF NH SW NE SEC 03 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREELEY CORISON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 380100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-03-217-009
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4938 S DREXEL BLVD, 206, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2782 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ACCUNET MTG LLC |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ACCUNET MTG LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191173 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 523 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2717 |
| Document Number | 2024416066 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 03, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 523 E BOWEN AVE CHICAGO IL 606532717, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2717 |
| Document Number | 2024416066 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24416066 |
| Name | ACCUNET MTG LLC |
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| Address | WAUKESHA, WI 53188 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 523 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2717 |
| Document Number | 1911301173 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11301173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 01, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4938 S DREXEL BLVD #206 CHICAGO IL 606152782, 206, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2782 |
| Document Number | 1911301174 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11301174 |
| Name | ACCUNET MTG LLC |
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| Address | WAUKESHA, WA 53188 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2049 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,000 (+47.62%) Land $8,120 Building $22,880 | $310,000 (+47.62%) Land $81,200 Building $228,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,445.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,332.00 | $21,000 Land $8,120 Building $12,880 | $210,000 Land $81,200 Building $128,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 560 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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