Cook County property record for 1663 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 27,200 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $13,338 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-32-316-028 |
| Primary APN | 14-32-316-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 27,200 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Street Address | 1663 N ELSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60642 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | M3-3 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF BLKS17-18,20,23,28-31,33,38-41, BLK2 1 EX LTS1,6,12 & BLK32 EX LTS1-3,6-7 IN SHEFFIELDS ADD TO CHICAGO SUB I |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1,2,6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 842300 |
1663 N Elston Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1661 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642-1545 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200643474 |
| 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 | $86,236 Land $25,200 Building $61,036 | $344,944 Land $100,800 Building $244,144 | |
| 2023 | $13,338.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,963.00 | $63,025 Land $25,200 Building $37,825 | $252,100 Land $100,800 Building $151,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1663 N Elston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
The area around 1663 N Elston 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 194 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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