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245 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 245 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1,000 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.67 acres (2,914 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,000,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$1,825 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-16-202-041

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-202-041
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-202-041-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,000 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area2,914 sqft (0.67 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address245 W GARFIELD BLVD
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeB3-2
Legal Description(BOWES) RESUB OF LTS 37-41 & S 16FT LT 36 ALL IN SOUE RBRY & GRUS SUB OF OUT LT OR BLK 28 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB SEC 16-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionGRUS SUB
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number36-41
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract834600

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

245 W Garfield Blvd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2022.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address516 GENE DARFLER CT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-3577
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 28, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202212280
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 13, 2022
Property Address245 W GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60621
Document Number0016412280
Instrument DateMay 23, 2022
Instrument2216412280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 24, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,000.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address516 GENE DARFLER CT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-3577

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$8,623 Land $6,557 Building $2,066$34,492 Land $26,228 Building $8,264
2023$1,825.00 (+2.64%)
2022$1,778.00 (+2.3%)$8,620 (-) Land $6,556 Building $2,064$34,480 (-) Land $26,224 Building $8,256
2021$1,738.00$8,620 Land $6,556 Building $2,064$34,480 Land $26,224 Building $8,256

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 245 W Garfield Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 245 W Garfield Blvd 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 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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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