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252 W 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 252 W 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,062 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$20,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$2,117 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Mortgage
Nov 2025 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-222-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-222-035
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-222-035-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,520 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,062 sqft (0.07 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 W 43RD ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSUPERIOR COURT PARTITION
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract835500

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

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3601
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 23, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
BLUEBIRD LENDING LLC
Nov 6, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CERTIFIED TITLE CORPORATION
Mar 11, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
May 17, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
LIBERTY TITLE AND ESCROW, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW
Jan 9, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202233041
Prior Transfer DateJan 19, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000033041
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3601
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21245 WHITNEY AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1456

Mortgage

Document Number0014320133
DateMay 23, 2025
Instrument2514320133
Lender
NameBLUEBIRD LENDING LLC
AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueApr 1, 2055

November 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 6, 2025
Property Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3601
Document Number0031009028
Instrument DateMar 21, 2025
Instrument2531009028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyCERTIFIED TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address21245 WHITNEY AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1456

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3601

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3601
Document Number0007033041
Instrument DateJan 19, 2022
Instrument2207033041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$20.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21245 WHITNEY AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443-1456

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 17, 2019
Property Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3637
Document Number1913701127
Instrument DateMay 6, 2019
Instrument13701127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 28, 2019
Title CompanyLIBERTY TITLE AND ESCROW, LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$25.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address252-54 W 43TH ST CHICAGO IL 60609, CHICAGO, IL 60609

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 9, 2017
Property Address252 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3637
Document Number1700941047
Instrument DateAug 13, 2016
Instrument941047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address10 S LA SALLE ST #2750 CHICAGO IL 606031108, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108

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$19,146 (+91.48%) Land $2,450 Building $16,696$191,460 (+91.48%) Land $24,500 Building $166,960
2023$2,117.00 (+2.62%)$9,999 (-) Land $2,449 Building $7,550$99,990 (-) Land $24,490 Building $75,500
2022$2,063.00 (+2.33%)$9,999 (-) Land $2,449 Building $7,550$99,990 (-) Land $24,490 Building $75,500
2021$2,016.00$9,999 Land $2,449 Building $7,550$99,990 Land $24,490 Building $75,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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