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7542 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Records

Cook County property record for 7542 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.054 acres (2,346 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Feb 2001)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-28-304-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-28-304-030
Alternative APN
  • 20-28-304-030-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,016 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,346 sqft (0.054 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address7542 S NORMAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60620-1844
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionMALLETTE & BROWNELLS
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract691200

Owner

7542 S Normal Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2001.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address7542 S NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-1844
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 26, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200160970
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$14,000 Land $1,173 Building $12,827$140,000 Land $11,730 Building $128,270
2022Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$4,499 (-) Land $1,759 Building $2,740$44,990 (-) Land $17,590 Building $27,400
2021Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$4,499 Land $1,759 Building $2,740$44,990 Land $17,590 Building $27,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 7542 S Normal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 7542 S Normal Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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