Cook County property record for 247 S State St, Chicago, IL 60604
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
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| Details | 343,569 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,775,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $27,591 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-15-104-007 |
| Primary APN | 17-15-104-007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 14 Units |
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| Stories | 20 Stories |
| Building Area | 343,569 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | High Rise |
| Lot Area | 5,216 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Street Address | 247 S STATE ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60604-2053 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | DX-16 |
| Legal Description | (FRACTIONAL) (SECTION15) ADD TO (CHICAGO) SUB SURVEYE D & SUBDIVIDED BY BOARD OF CANAL COMMISSIONERS PURSUANT SW SEC 15-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRACTIONAL SECTION15 ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 320400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Loop Retail Historic District listed 1998 · 74 contributing resources · NRIS 98001351 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
247 S State St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1 E JACKSON BLVD, 1910, CHICAGO, IL 60604-2201 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $303,202 Land $32,039 Building $271,163 | $1,212,808 Land $128,156 Building $1,084,652 | |
| 2024 | $27,591.00 (-23.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $36,207.00 (+3%) | ||
| 2022 | $35,154.00 | $164,015 Land $19,071 Building $144,944 | $656,060 Land $76,284 Building $579,776 |
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 247 S State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 247 S State 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 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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