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1640 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1640 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details45,594 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$4,724,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$140,564 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale
Mar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-07-411-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-07-411-013
Alternative APN
  • 17-07-411-013-0000

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area45,594 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1640 W WALNUT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60612-2522
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodePMD-4
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionC J HULLS
Legal Lot Number10,20
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract280400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address180 N STETSON AVE, 3500, CHICAGO, IL 60601-6769
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 9, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Mar 9, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202346064
Prior Transfer DateJan 10, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000046063
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 9, 2023
Property Address1640 W WALNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2522
Document Number0006846064
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2023
Instrument2306846064
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,724.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address180 N STETSON AVE STE 3500, 3500, CHICAGO, IL 60601-6769

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 9, 2023
Property Address1640 W WALNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2522
Document Number0006846063
Instrument DateJan 10, 2023
Instrument2306846063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 SKOKIE VALLEY RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-4402

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$697,072 (+145.49%) Land $56,250 Building $640,822$2,788,288 (+145.49%) Land $225,000 Building $2,563,288
2024$140,564.00 (+133.82%)
2023$60,116.00 (+2.58%)
2022$58,602.00$283,951 Land $19,687 Building $264,264$1,135,804 Land $78,748 Building $1,057,056

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

Flood

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

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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