Cook County property record for 1540 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 15 bd · 9,750 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $332,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,637 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-08-124-045 |
| Primary APN | 20-08-124-045 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 15 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 10 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,750 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Lot Area | 8,149 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Street Address | 1540 W 51ST ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-4909 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | B3-2 |
| Legal Description | N (BOSMANS) RESUB OF LTS 70-74 OF BALLINS SUB OF SW S W NW SEC 08-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLINS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 70-74 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 611200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2657 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO, IL 60632-1628 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202530175 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009020 |
| 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 | $62,900 (+22.52%) Land $7,334 Building $55,566 | $629,000 (+22.52%) Land $73,340 Building $555,660 | |
| 2024 | $12,637.00 (+16.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,832.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,559.00 (+2.29%) | $51,339 (-) Land $7,334 Building $44,005 | $513,390 (-) Land $73,340 Building $440,050 |
| 2021 | $10,323.00 | $51,339 Land $7,334 Building $44,005 | $513,390 Land $73,340 Building $440,050 |
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.
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.
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 711 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, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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