2609 W Farwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2609 W Farwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,376 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$128,000 (Mar 1994)
Tax Bill$7,294 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-36-228-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-36-228-015
Alternative APN
  • 10-36-228-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,376 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2609 W FARWELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60645-4522
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(NATIONAL) CITY (REALTY) COS (2ND) ADD TO ROGERS PARK MANOR SEC 36-41-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionNATIONAL CITY REALTY COS 2ND
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3029
Census Tract20302

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Rogers Park Manor Bungalow Historic District
listed 2005 · 564 contributing resources · NRIS 05001258

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2609 W Farwell Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2014.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address2609 W FARWELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4522
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Personal Trust

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 SaleMar 18, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 18, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1994698
Last Transfer DateMay 13, 2014
Transfer Doc0000050040
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$55,000 Land $15,000 Building $40,000$550,000 Land $150,000 Building $400,000
2023$7,294.00 (+3.15%)
2022$7,071.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$40,536 Land $12,000 Building $28,536$405,360 Land $120,000 Building $285,360

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 2609 W Farwell Ave 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 2609 W Farwell Ave 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 1,004 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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