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649 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 649 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,564 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Apr 1995)
Tax Bill$2,464 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-218-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-218-021
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-218-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,564 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,950 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address649 E BOWEN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-5036
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(RICE) & (VALENTINES) SUB OF LTS11-20 IN DOBBINS SUB OF NH SE NE SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionRICE & VALENTINES
Legal Lot Number11-20
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract380100

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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address649 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5036
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1995184
Last Transfer DateMay 24, 2018
Transfer Doc0000033001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 22, 2018
Property Address649 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-5036
Document Number1817333001
Instrument DateMay 24, 2018
Instrument17333001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10 S LA SALLE ST #2750 CHICAGO IL 606031108, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$48,000 (+71.43%) Land $10,325 Building $37,675$480,000 (+71.43%) Land $103,250 Building $376,750
2023$2,464.00 (+8.17%)
2022$2,278.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed$28,000 Land $10,325 Building $17,675$280,000 Land $103,250 Building $176,750

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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