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20 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603 Property Records

Cook County property record for 20 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details6,006 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.69 acres (2,984 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,550,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$76,043 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-15-102-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-15-102-007
Alternative APN
  • 17-15-102-007-0000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,006 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1888
Lot Area2,984 sqft (0.69 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 E ADAMS ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60603-5602
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeDX-16
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionFRACTIONAL
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract320400

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Loop Retail Historic District
listed 1998 · 74 contributing resources · NRIS 98001351

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 Address20 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-5602
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202346185
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 7, 2023
Property Address20 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-5602
Document Number0025046185
Instrument DateAug 8, 2023
Instrument2325046185
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,550.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10 S LA SALLE ST # ST2750, ST2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1002

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-5602

Mortgage

Document Number0025046186
DateSep 7, 2023
Instrument2325046186
Lender
NameMILLENNIUM BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$378,500 (+0.65%) Land $313,320 Building $65,180$1,514,000 (+0.65%) Land $1,253,280 Building $260,720
2024$76,043.00 (-4.16%)
2023$79,341.00 (+2.58%)
2022$77,344.00 (+12.71%)$376,041 (+10.19%) Land $186,500 Building $189,541$1,504,164 (+10.19%) Land $746,000 Building $758,164
2021$68,624.00$341,259 Land $186,500 Building $154,759$1,365,036 Land $746,000 Building $619,036

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1978 · rainfall accumulation

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.

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
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: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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