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656 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 656 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Square Footage1,848 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)
GarageDetached
Last Sale$300,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$5,292.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-214-049
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-214-049-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,848 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address656 E BOWEN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2825
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionOVIATTS
Legal Lot Number15,16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1014
Census Tract380100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-03-214-049

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address924 W 38TH PL, 101, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1443
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2025Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
LOAN FUNDER LLC SERIES 114294
Aug 04, 2022Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
IL LENDING LLC
Aug 23, 2018Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
INVESTOR LNDG USA
Aug 23, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 04, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202525233
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 24, 2025
Property Address656 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2825
Document Number0032825233
Instrument DateNov 05, 2025
Instrument2532825233
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3130 S GITES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3938

Mortgage

Document Number0032825234
DateNov 24, 2025
Instrument2532825234
Lender
NameLOAN FUNDER LLC SERIES 114294
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueNov 06, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 04, 2022
Property Address656 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2825
Document Number0021612024
Instrument DateJul 22, 2022
Instrument2221612024
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1655 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-2133

Mortgage

Document Number0021612025
DateAug 04, 2022
Instrument2221612025
Lender
NameIL LENDING LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueJul 22, 2023

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 23, 2018
Property Address656 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2825
Document Number1823557060
Instrument DateJul 25, 2018
Instrument23557060
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$167.50
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address656 E BOWEN AVE CHICAGO IL 606532825, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2825

Mortgage

Document Number1823557061
DateAug 23, 2018
Instrument23557061
Lender
NameINVESTOR LNDG USA
AddressGREENVILLE, SC 29605
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueAug 22, 2019

Mortgage

Document Number1828434114,
DateAug 23, 2018
Instrument28434114
Lender
NameGT ALTERNATIVES LLC
Address2034 N CLARK ST # 1, CHICAGO, IL 60614-4713
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 23, 2018
Property Address656 E BOWEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2825
Document Number1823557059
Instrument DateJun 18, 2018
Instrument23557059
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address711 WALNUT ST LEMONT IL 604394210, LEMONT, IL 60439-4210

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,000 (+92%) Land $8,400 Building $39,600$480,000 (+92%) Land $84,000 Building $396,000
2023$5,292.00 (+2.6%)$25,000 (-) Land $8,400 Building $16,600$250,000 (-) Land $84,000 Building $166,000
2022$5,158.00$25,000 Land $8,400 Building $16,600$250,000 Land $84,000 Building $166,000

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