230 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 230 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 3,036 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,408 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$16,291 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-04-211-036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-04-211-036`
Alternative APN	`20-04-211-036-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,036 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1885
Effective Year Built	Effective 1899
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,408 sqft (0.124 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	230 W ROOT ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60609-2847
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning Code	M2-3
Legal Description	(HUBBARD) (CROCKER) & (STONES) SUB OF 10ACS NORTH &AD J S3/8THS & EAST &ADJ W22.5ACS OF N5/8THS OF NE SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	HUBBARD CROCKER & STONES
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	6,7
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	835500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within 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 May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	230 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PROVIDENCE BANK & TRUST
Mar 2, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Mar 2, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 19, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000006444
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2023
Property Address	230 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847
Document Number	0033406444
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2023
Instrument	2333406444
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5352 S MERRIMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1329

Mortgage

Document Number	0033406445
Date	Nov 30, 2023
Instrument	2333406445

Lender

Name	PROVIDENCE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2028

Interest

Rate	7.51%

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2023
Property Address	230 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847
Document Number	0006122087
Instrument Date	Jan 30, 2023
Instrument	2306122087
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10258 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1948

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	230 W ROOT ST # 236, 236, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2023
Property Address	230 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847
Document Number	0006122086
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2023
Instrument	2306122086
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	230 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2018
Property Address	230 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847
Document Number	1829218088
Instrument Date	Sep 25, 2018
Instrument	29218088
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	230-236 W ROOT ST CHICAGO IL 606092847, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2847

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$85,666 (+17.7%) Land $9,464 Building $76,202	$342,664 (+17.7%) Land $37,856 Building $304,808
2023	$16,291.00 (+0.72%)
2022	$16,174.00 (+2.38%)	$72,784 (-) Land $3,785 Building $68,999	$291,136 (-) Land $15,140 Building $275,996
2021	$15,798.00	$72,784 Land $3,785 Building $68,999	$291,136 Land $15,140 Building $275,996

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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