Cook County property record for 1740 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-07-204-041 |
| Primary APN | 20-07-204-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1740 W 48TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-4155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B3-1 |
| Legal Description | B F (JACOBS) SUB OF BLK10 IN STONE & WHITNEYS SUB OF PT SECS6 & SEC 07-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | JACOBS SUB |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 611300 |
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.
1740 W 48th St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1995.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1740 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995863 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1740 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4155 |
| Document Number | 0000027068 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1740 W 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4155 |
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 | $17,000 Land $1,875 Building $15,125 | $170,000 Land $18,750 Building $151,250 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,000 (-) Land $2,500 Building $2,500 | $50,000 (-) Land $25,000 Building $25,000 |
| 2021 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,000 Land $2,500 Building $2,500 | $50,000 Land $25,000 Building $25,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1740 W 48th St 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 1740 W 48th St 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 |
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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 1,183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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