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218 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 218 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details4,760 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.78 acres (3,418 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$300,000 (Dec 2007)
Tax Bill$10,428 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-10-121-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-10-121-043
Alternative APN
  • 20-10-121-043-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,760 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Lot Area3,418 sqft (0.78 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address218 E 51ST ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60615-3406
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeC2-3,B3-3
Legal SubdivisionBUSBYS SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract381800

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 August 25, 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 Address1260 ANTHONY LN, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4165
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 26, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 26, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20073095
Prior Transfer DateDec 1, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000044037
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 27, 2021
Property Address218 E 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-3406
Document Number2102755280
Instrument DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument2755280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1260 ANTHONY LN DEERFIELD IL 600154165, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4165

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$43,150 (+4.24%) Land $12,818 Building $30,332$172,600 (+4.24%) Land $51,272 Building $121,328
2024$10,428.00 (+1.21%)
2023$10,303.00 (+2.68%)
2022$10,034.00$41,394 Land $7,690 Building $33,704$165,576 Land $30,760 Building $134,816

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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