2159 N Laporte Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2159 N Laporte Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,404 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.087 acres (3,796 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$168,000 (Sep 1998)
Tax Bill$6,107 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-33-220-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-33-220-001
Alternative APN
  • 13-33-220-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,404 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,796 sqft (0.087 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2159 N LAPORTE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60639-4194
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(QUINLANS) RESUB OF LTS1-48 IN BLK14 IN CHICAGO LAND INVESTMENT CO SUB OF EX N10CHS OF LT1 IN COUNTY CLERKS DIV OF E 3/4 OF S
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionQUINLANS RESUB OF LTS1-48 IN BLK14 IN
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number1-48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract191100

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2159 N LAPORTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-4194
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 1998 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 13, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998280
Last Transfer DateMar 4, 2009
Transfer Doc0000040030
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$44,000 (+22.22%) Land $7,023 Building $36,977$440,000 (+22.22%) Land $70,230 Building $369,770
2023$6,107.00 (-8.91%)
2022$6,704.00 Homeowner's exemption$36,000 Land $5,694 Building $30,306$360,000 Land $56,940 Building $303,060

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

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 1,156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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