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542 E 44th St, Apt 3, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 542 E 44th St, Apt 3, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Detailsbuilt 1888
Lot Size0.396 acres (17,238 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$176,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$3,203 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-402-048-1024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-402-048-1024

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1888
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area17,238 sqft (0.396 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 E 44TH ST, 3
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-3435
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal SubdivisionCOPPERFIELD/BRONZEVILLE CONDO
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract836000

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 Address5120 N AVERS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-6015
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DIRECT MORTGAGE INVESTORS INC
Oct 2, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
DIRECT MTG INVTRS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 21, 2014
Deed Document Number201955017
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address542 E 44TH ST APT 3, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3435
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 27, 2021
Title CompanyBURNET TITLE-POST CLOSING, BURNET TITLE POST CLOSING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010617036
DateApr 16, 2021
Instrument2110617036
Lender
NameDIRECT MORTGAGE INVESTORS INC
AddressOAK LAWN, IL 60453
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 2, 2019
Property Address542 E 44TH ST APT 3, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3435
Document Number1927555017
Instrument DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument27555017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2019
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$176.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address5120 N AVERS AVE CHICAGO IL 606256015, CHICAGO, IL 60625-6015

Mortgage

Document Number1927555018
DateOct 2, 2019
Instrument27555018
Lender
NameDIRECT MTG INVTRS INC
AddressOAK LAWN, IL 60453
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2049
Interest
Rate5.25%

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$21,235 (+15.13%) Land $2,293 Building $18,942$212,350 (+15.13%) Land $22,930 Building $189,420
2023$3,203.00 (+3.36%)
2022$3,099.00 Homeowner's exemption$18,444 Land $2,292 Building $16,152$184,440 Land $22,920 Building $161,520

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 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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