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4159 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4159 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details7 bd · 3 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1882
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,050 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$3,171 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-223-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-223-011
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-223-011-0000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,310 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area630 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1882
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1891
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,050 sqft (0.07 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4159 S WELLS ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3673
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSUPERIOR COURT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number64
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
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 Address8129 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-2604
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222211201133
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 22, 2022
Property Address4159 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3673
Document Number0011201133
Instrument DateApr 6, 2022
Instrument2211201133
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$140.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8129 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-2604

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$32,532 (+117.17%) Land $2,440 Building $30,092$325,320 (+117.17%) Land $24,400 Building $300,920
2023$3,171.00 (+32.96%)
2022$2,385.00 (+1.53%) Homeowner's exemption$14,980 (-) Land $2,440 Building $12,540$149,800 (-) Land $24,400 Building $125,400
2021$2,349.00$14,980 Land $2,440 Building $12,540$149,800 Land $24,400 Building $125,400

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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