Cook County property record for 523 W Surf St, Apt 1, Chicago, IL 60657
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,230 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-28-123-019-1007 |
| Primary APN | 14-28-123-019-1007 |
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| Units | 8 Units |
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| Year Built | Built 1903 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 16,350 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Street Address | 523 W SURF ST, 1 |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60657-7556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURF CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 63301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lakeview Historic District listed 1977 · NRIS 77000478 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
523 W Surf St, Apt 1 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 W SURF ST, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60657-7556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200420171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $22,427 Land $4,914 Building $17,513 | $224,270 Land $49,140 Building $175,130 | |
| 2023 | $3,230.00 (+3.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,109.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,274 Land $3,963 Building $17,311 | $212,740 Land $39,630 Building $173,110 |
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.
FEMA maps place 523 W Surf St, Apt 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 523 W Surf St, Apt 1 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber, Zentro.
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