Cook County property record for 31 Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (2,451 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,477,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $64,691 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Feb 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-16-213-020 |
| Primary APN | 17-16-213-020 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 2,451 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Street Address | 31 W MONROE ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60603-5301 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | DC-16 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOOL SECTION ADD TO CHICAGO SEC |
| Legal Block | 141 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1074 |
| Census Tract | 839100 |
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 | Company Name on Record |
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| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNDERGROUND LENDING LLC |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200439005 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 31 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-5301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0004407008 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2604407008 |
| Name | UNDERGROUND LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30303 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 8 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-5301 |
| Document Number | 0004227035 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2604227035 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 250 BROADWAY FL 30, 30, NEW YORK, NY 10007-2744 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1010 NORTHERN BLVD, GREAT NECK, NY 11021-5317 |
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 | $258,105 (-15.82%) Land $257,355 Building $750 | $1,032,420 (-15.82%) Land $1,029,420 Building $3,000 | |
| 2023 | $64,691.00 (+2.56%) | $306,606 (-0.02%) Land $306,375 Building $231 | $1,226,424 (-0.02%) Land $1,225,500 Building $924 |
| 2022 | $63,075.00 | $306,667 Land $306,375 Building $292 | $1,226,668 Land $1,225,500 Building $1,168 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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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