Cook County property record for 1249 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,571 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $386,500 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,006 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-08-317-004 |
| Primary APN | 14-08-317-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,571 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,225 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1249 W ARGYLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60640-3508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUFUS C HALLS ADD/ARGYLE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 31100 |
1249 W Argyle St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640-3508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200433250 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,000 Land $29,999 Building $22,001 | $520,000 Land $299,990 Building $220,010 | |
| 2023 | $9,006.00 (+2.84%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,757.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,000 Land $25,800 Building $20,200 | $460,000 Land $258,000 Building $202,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1249 W Argyle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1249 W Argyle St 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 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Zentro.
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