Cook County property record for 523 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,303 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-28-123-019-1009 |
| Primary APN | 14-28-123-019-1009 |
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| Units | 8 Units |
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| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 16,350 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Street Address | 523 W SURF ST, 3 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60657-7556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURF CONDOS/CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 63301 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 14-28-123-019-1009
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 W SURF ST, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60657-7556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 09, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 09, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200111055 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018031 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $35,093 (+5.74%) Land $7,690 Building $27,403 | $350,930 (+5.74%) Land $76,900 Building $274,030 | |
| 2023 | $6,303.00 (+2.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,122.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,188 Land $6,201 Building $26,987 | $331,880 Land $62,010 Building $269,870 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170310633011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 310 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Radiate Holdings, AT&T, Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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