525 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 525 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential
Details8 bd · 6.5 ba · 4,954 sqft · built 1891
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,608 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill$10,124 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-105-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-105-001
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-105-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths6.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms20 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,954 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1891
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1893
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,608 sqft (0.083 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address525 W 31ST ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-5198
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Other
Local Zoning CodeB1-1
Legal DescriptionS33 T03N R14E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION OF SUB-BLKS 1&3 IN BLK6 OF
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract840000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address525 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-5198
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 27, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201435038
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000055021
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$74,404 (+28.75%) Land $19,664 Building $54,740$744,040 (+28.75%) Land $196,640 Building $547,400
2023$10,124.00 (-9.47%)
2022$11,183.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption$57,791 (-) Land $15,875 Building $41,916$577,910 (-) Land $158,750 Building $419,160
2021$10,951.00 Homeowner's exemption$57,791 Land $15,875 Building $41,916$577,910 Land $158,750 Building $419,160

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 909 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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