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2859 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2859 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,431 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,203 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$35,000 (Dec 2011)
Tax Bill$4,431 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-26-321-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-26-321-021
Alternative APN
  • 16-26-321-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,431 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,203 sqft (0.074 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2859 S RIDGEWAY AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60623-4527
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionG W CASSS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract301702

Owner

2859 S Ridgeway Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3047 S LYMAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5532
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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 Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 28, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 23, 2010
Deed Document Number201139122
Last Transfer DateAug 29, 2023
Transfer Doc0000022033
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 13, 2023
Property Address2859 S RIDGEWAY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4527
Document Number0028622033
Instrument DateAug 29, 2023
Instrument2328622033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2859 S RIDGEWAY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4527

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$24,000 Land $4,644 Building $19,356$240,000 Land $46,440 Building $193,560
2023$4,431.00 (+2.59%)
2022$4,319.00 (+2.3%)$20,999 (-) Land $3,763 Building $17,236$209,990 (-) Land $37,630 Building $172,360
2021$4,222.00$20,999 Land $3,763 Building $17,236$209,990 Land $37,630 Building $172,360

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2859 S Ridgeway 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 2859 S Ridgeway 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 1,310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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