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2139 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2139 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1891
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,975 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$224,500 (Jul 2000)
Tax Bill$11,863 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-06-126-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-06-126-009
Alternative APN
  • 17-06-126-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,008 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1891
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1892
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,975 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2139 W POTOMAC AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60622-3011
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionA N (WATERMANS) SUB OF W5ACS OF S25ACS OF EH NW SEC 06-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionWATERMANS SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract241300

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 July 7, 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 Address734 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3521
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 27, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2000234
Last Transfer DateMay 1, 2026
Transfer Doc0000002115
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 30, 2026
Property Address2139 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3011
Document Number0000002115
Instrument DateMay 1, 2026
Instrument20262115
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address734 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3521

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$61,857 (+10.35%) Land $29,601 Building $32,256$618,570 (+10.35%) Land $296,010 Building $322,560
2023$11,863.00 (+2.9%)
2022$11,529.00$56,056 Land $23,800 Building $32,256$560,560 Land $238,000 Building $322,560

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 Policies1 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.

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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber		1,500 / 1,500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Zentro.

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