Cook County property record for 26 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 5,320 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (2,678 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $65,441 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-15-102-008 |
| Primary APN | 17-15-102-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 5,320 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Lot Area | 2,678 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Street Address | 26 E ADAMS ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60603-5602 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| 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 | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 2076 VALOR CT, GLENVIEW, IL 60026-8052 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057007 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 26 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-5602 |
| Document Number | 0000557007 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2400557007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2076 VALOR CT, GLENVIEW, IL 60026-8052 |
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 | $335,250 (+8.09%) Land $281,190 Building $54,060 | $1,341,000 (+8.09%) Land $1,124,760 Building $216,240 | |
| 2023 | $65,441.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $63,795.00 (+2.28%) | $310,163 (-) Land $167,375 Building $142,788 | $1,240,652 (-) Land $669,500 Building $571,152 |
| 2021 | $62,370.00 | $310,163 Land $167,375 Building $142,788 | $1,240,652 Land $669,500 Building $571,152 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
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