Cook County property record for 257 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2,523 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $481.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-04-222-002
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9044, CHICAGO, IL 60609-0044 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,028 (+33.39%) Land $3,028 | $30,280 (+33.39%) Land $30,280 | |
| 2023 | $481.00 (+2.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $468.00 (+2.41%) | $2,270 (-) Land $2,270 | $22,700 (-) Land $22,700 |
| 2021 | $457.00 | $2,270 Land $2,270 | $22,700 Land $22,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 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.
| Primary APN | 20-04-222-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,523 sqft (0.58 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 257 W ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-2848 |
| Property Usage | Vacant Land Property Usage |
| Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENNEDYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 835500 |
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