Cook County property record for 259 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (2,523 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $481 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Jun 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-222-001 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-222-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Lot Area | 2,523 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Street Address | 259 W ROOT ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-2848 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENNEDYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 835500 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-04-222-001
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4400 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3655 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Public Action, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202334018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034018 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 259 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2848 |
| Document Number | 0019934018 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2319934018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 77 W WASHINGTON ST # ST1115, ST1115, CHICAGO, IL 60602-2801 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3655 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 259 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2848 |
| Document Number | 0016522050 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2316522050 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 77 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1115, 1115, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3255 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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