726 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Records

Cook County property record for 726 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Property Summary

Property Type	Exempt (Full or Partial)
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,625 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$600,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$961 (2021)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2026 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-09-101-018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-09-101-018`
Alternative APN	`16-09-101-018-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,328 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1907
Effective Year Built	Effective 1907
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	5,625 sqft (0.129 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	726 N LOTUS AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60644-1108
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	SOUTH12 1/2 FT LOT7 & N25 FT LOT8 B LK1 W2NW4 S09 T39N R13E 3P
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	MERRICKS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	251500

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	726 N LOTUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1108
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 18, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Mar 5, 2026	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COUNTY OF COOK
Jun 23, 2021	Public Action, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 23, 2021
Deed Document Number	202613825102
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 12, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000049061
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 18, 2026
Property Address	726 N LOTUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1108
Document Number	0000025102
Instrument Date	May 12, 2026
Instrument	2026.25102
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$90,900.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	726 N LOTUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1108
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025103,
Date	May 18, 2026
Instrument	2026.138.25103

Lender

Name	NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.13%
Max Rate	-1%

March 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2026
Property Address	726 N LOTUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1108
Document Number	0006420112
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2026
Instrument	2606420112
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2034 N CLARK ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60614-4713
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0006420113
Date	Mar 5, 2026
Instrument	2606420113

Lender

Name	COUNTY OF COOK
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2021: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2021
Property Address	726 N LOTUS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1108
Document Number	0017449061
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2021
Instrument	2117449061
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 9, 2024
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	69 W WASHINGTON ST STE 2938, 2938, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3060

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Market Value
2022	Additional exemption filed
2021	$961.00	$47,810 Land $47,810

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Not 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 System	CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	8 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 821 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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