Cook County property record for 2856 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Multifamily |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
| Square Footage | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,798.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 16-26-320-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 2856 S RIDGEWAY AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60623-4526 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | G W (CASS) SUB BLKS 17-18 OF STEELES & OTHERS SUB OF SE & EH SW SEC 26-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASS SUB |
| Legal Block | 17,18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 301702 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 16-26-320-042
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2541 S CHRISTIANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4040 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201335073 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002130 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2856 S RIDGEWAY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4526 |
| Document Number | 0008402130 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2608402130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2541 S CHRISTIANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4040 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $23,000 (+27.78%) Land $4,350 Building $18,650 | $230,000 (+27.78%) Land $43,500 Building $186,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,798.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,702.00 | $18,000 Land $3,525 Building $14,475 | $180,000 Land $35,250 Building $144,750 |
2856 S Ridgeway Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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