Cook County property record for 226 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,213 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,819 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-04-446-009 |
| Primary APN | 17-04-446-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,213 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 226 W CHICAGO AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60654-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Local Zoning Code | C1-5 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF BLK34 OF JOHNSTON ROBERTS & STORRS A DD TO CHGO IN SEC 04-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF BLK34 OF JOHNSTON ROBER |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 81800 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 17-04-446-009
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 325 BRIAR LN, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-4309 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLEFIRST BK |
| Aug 03, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit LAKE FOREST BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 199893 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 226 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3107 |
| Document Number | 1822019369 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 226 W CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL 606543107, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3107 |
| Document Number | 1822019369 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 08, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22019369 |
| Name | PEOPLEFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JOLIET, IL 60435 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.42% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Property Address | 226 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3107 |
| Document Number | 1721545053 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21545053 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 226 W CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL 606543107, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3107 |
| Document Number | 1721545053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21545053 |
| Name | LAKE FOREST BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,000 (+2.36%) Land $31,000 Building $70,000 | $1,010,000 (+2.36%) Land $310,000 Building $700,000 | |
| 2023 | $20,819.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $20,295.00 | $98,674 Land $25,000 Building $73,674 | $986,740 Land $250,000 Building $736,740 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 394 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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