Cook County property record for 1252 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 47,500 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $116,700 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-05-203-002 |
| Primary APN | 17-05-203-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 47,500 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 13,750 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Street Address | 1252 N CHERRY AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60642 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | PMD 3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 842200 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2950 W CHICAGO AVE, 104, CHICAGO, IL 60622-4377 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE CO |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022446041 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1252 N CHERRY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035324112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2535324112 |
| Name | SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Insurance Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1252 N CHERRY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Document Number | 0000446041 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2200446041 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2950 W CHICAGO AVE STE 104, 104, CHICAGO, IL 60622-4377 |
| Document Number | 0000446042 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2200446042 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $484,998 (-12.05%) Land $154,688 Building $330,310 | $1,939,992 (-12.05%) Land $618,752 Building $1,321,240 | |
| 2023 | $116,700.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $113,423.00 | $551,452 Land $240,625 Building $310,827 | $2,205,808 Land $962,500 Building $1,243,308 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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