Cook County property record for 159 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.334 acres (14,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,303,500 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $172,835 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-09-203-007 |
| Primary APN | 17-09-203-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 14,554 sqft (0.334 acres) |
| Street Address | 159 W CHICAGO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60654 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | DX-7 |
| Legal Description | (NEWBERRYS) ADD TO (CHICAGO) A SUB IN SEC 09-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBERRYS ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 81700 |
159 W Chicago Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 1998.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 E DELAWARE PL, 6102, CHICAGO, IL 60611-4954 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199842 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $873,741 Land $873,240 Building $501 | $3,494,964 Land $3,492,960 Building $2,004 | |
| 2023 | $172,835.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $168,487.00 | $819,162 Land $818,662 Building $500 | $3,276,648 Land $3,274,648 Building $2,000 |
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 159 W Chicago Ave 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 159 W Chicago 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 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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Zentro.
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