Cook County property record for 229 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,900 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (2,790 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,700,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $61,676 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-10-206-011 |
| Primary APN | 17-10-206-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 16,900 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 2,790 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Street Address | 229 E ONTARIO ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DX-12 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINZIES ADD/CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 81403 |
229 E Ontario St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3201 OLD GLENVIEW RD, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2999 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 229 E ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 |
| Document Number | 0025708001 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2425708001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3201 OLD GLENVIEW RD STE 235, 235, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2996 |
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 | $312,825 Land $209,250 Building $103,575 | $1,251,300 Land $837,000 Building $414,300 | |
| 2023 | $61,676.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $60,124.00 | $292,318 Land $226,687 Building $65,631 | $1,169,272 Land $906,748 Building $262,524 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 229 E Ontario St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 229 E Ontario St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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