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353 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 353 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,692 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$2,117 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale
Sep 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-217-057

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-217-057
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-217-057-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,316 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,692 sqft (0.108 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address353 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2836
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePD 54
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSUPERIOR COURT/PARTITION
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number20-22
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract835500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5238 SOOTH NAGLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE
Sep 7, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202239186
Prior Transfer DateMar 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000022022
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 14, 2022
Property Address353 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2836
Document Number0025739186
Instrument DateAug 24, 2022
Instrument2225739186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2022
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$130.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address353 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2836

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 7, 2021
Property Address353 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2836
Document Number0025022022
Instrument DateMar 16, 2020
Instrument2125022022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2021
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
Address353 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2836

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$13,000 (+30.01%) Land $3,754 Building $9,246$130,000 (+30.01%) Land $37,540 Building $92,460
2023$2,117.00 (+2.62%)
2022$2,063.00 (+2.33%)$9,999 (-) Land $3,753 Building $6,246$99,990 (-) Land $37,530 Building $62,460
2021$2,016.00$9,999 Land $3,753 Building $6,246$99,990 Land $37,530 Building $62,460

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

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

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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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