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2017 W James St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2017 W James St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.079 acres (3,421 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$490 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Aug 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-305-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-305-027
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-305-027-0000

Exterior

Lot Area3,421 sqft (0.079 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2017 W JAMES ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5516
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionL30-L31 INGLEHARTS SUBD RESBUD SW1 /4 S7 T38N R14E
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION OF LTS 5 & 8 EX RR OF IGLE
Legal Lot Number30,31
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract611600

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 May 27, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5236 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5655
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Aug 17, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO
May 10, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2004
Deed SaleMay 4, 2004
Prior SaleAug 26, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200439037
Prior Transfer DateMar 9, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000000194
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 22, 2023
Property Address2017 W JAMES ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5516
Document Number0026557018
Instrument DateAug 31, 2023
Instrument2326557018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2017 W JAMES ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5516

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 17, 2023
Property Address2017 W JAMES ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5516
Document Number0022913260
Instrument DateJun 29, 2023
Instrument2322913260
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2023
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2027 W JAMES ST # 112, 112, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5516

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 10, 2018
Property Address2017 W JAMES ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5516
Document Number1813001269
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2018
Instrument13001269
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5504 MONTIBELLO DR HANOVER PARK IL 601335412, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-5412

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$1,065 (-53.86%) Land $1,065$10,650 (-53.86%) Land $10,650
2023$490.00 (+2.73%)
2022$477.00 (+2.8%)$2,308 (-) Land $2,308$23,080 (-) Land $23,080
2021$464.00$2,308 Land $2,308$23,080 Land $23,080

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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