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2547 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2547 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details12 bd · 6 ba · 5,358 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$800,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$16,639 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-01-414-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-01-414-005
Alternative APN
  • 16-01-414-005-0000

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms24 Rooms
Units6 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area5,358 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1898
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2547 W CORTEZ ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60622-3423
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(LEHMERS) SUB OF SH SH WH NE SE SEC 01-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLEHMERS SUB
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract242500

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

2547 W Cortez St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2014.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2815 W ROSCOE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-5819
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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 SaleAug 20, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 20, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201423222073
Prior Transfer DateOct 13, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000060171
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2547 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3423
Document Number2025916048
Instrument DateSep 9, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2815 W ROSCOE ST CHICAGO IL 606185819, CHICAGO, IL 60618-5819

Mortgage

Document Number2025916048
DateSep 15, 2020
Instrument25916048
Lender
NameBUSEY BK
TypeBank
Address100 W UNIVERSITY AVE, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820-3910
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$95,780 Land $17,500 Building $78,280$957,800 Land $175,000 Building $782,800
2023$16,639.00 (+2.89%)
2022$16,171.00 (-6.63%)$78,626 (-8.71%) Land $14,062 Building $64,564$786,260 (-8.71%) Land $140,620 Building $645,640
2021$17,319.00$86,127 Land $14,062 Building $72,065$861,270 Land $140,620 Building $720,650

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

FEMA maps place 2547 W Cortez St 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 2547 W Cortez 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 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 1,157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area		1,500 / 1,500
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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