Cook County property record for 2159 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,810 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,131 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,181 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-30-104-001 |
| Primary APN | 17-30-104-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,810 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,131 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2159 W CERMAK RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60608-7075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Local Zoning Code | B3-2 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF BLK1 OF MOORES SUB OF EH NW SEC 30-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOORES SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 841300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pilsen Historic District listed 2006 · 4,405 contributing resources · NRIS 05001609 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-7075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201422017 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 (+2%) Land $11,585 Building $36,415 | $480,000 (+2%) Land $115,850 Building $364,150 | |
| 2023 | $7,181.00 (+84.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,882.00 (-47.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,000 (-) Land $9,393 Building $30,607 | $400,000 (-) Land $93,930 Building $306,070 |
| 2021 | $7,373.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,000 Land $9,393 Building $30,607 | $400,000 Land $93,930 Building $306,070 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 935 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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