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2153 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2153 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 1965
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,234 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$875,000 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$5,901 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2024 Mortgage
May 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-07-314-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-07-314-038
Alternative APN
  • 17-07-314-038-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Lot Area8,234 sqft (0.189 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2153 W WALNUT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60612
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodePMD-4
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK43 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB IN SEC 07-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES SUB
Legal Block43
Legal Lot Number54,53
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract837800

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2226 W WALNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2218
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 27, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SIGNATURE BANK
May 24, 2019Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
SIGNATURE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 8, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998499
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2153 W WALNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0027110004
DateSep 27, 2024
Instrument2427110004
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BANK
TypeBank
AddressDES PLAINES, IL 60018
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2019: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 24, 2019
Property Address2153 W WALNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612
Document Number1914455115
Instrument DateApr 24, 2019
Instrument14455115
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2226 W WALNUT ST CHICAGO IL 606122218, CHICAGO, IL 60612-2218

Mortgage

Document Number1914455116
DateMay 24, 2019
Instrument14455116
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BK
TypeBank
Address9701 W HIGGINS RD # 500, ROSEMONT, IL 60018-4718
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$64,905 (+126.33%) Land $61,755 Building $3,150$259,620 (+126.33%) Land $247,020 Building $12,600
2023$5,901.00 (-0.29%)
2022$5,918.00$28,677 Land $21,614 Building $7,063$114,708 Land $86,456 Building $28,252

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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