42 E Cedar St, #1, Chicago, IL 60611 Property Records

Cook County property record for 42 E Cedar St, #1, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.067 acres (2,918 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,787,500 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill$16,253 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Line of Credit
Sep 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-03-201-078-1001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-03-201-078-1001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories4 Stories
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces4 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialStone
Lot Area2,918 sqft (0.067 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 E CEDAR ST, 1
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60611-1179
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeDR-3
Legal DescriptionUNIT #1 IN 42 IN EAST CEDAR CONDO L OTS 9 & 10 IN ASSESSORS DIVISION OF BLK 2 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB SEC
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionEAST CEDAR CONDO
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9,10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract81202

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Gold Coast Historic District
listed 1978 · 434 contributing resources · NRIS 78001121

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 Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address42 E CEDAR ST, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK NA
Sep 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD
Sep 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Nov 20, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 8, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 2, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200535355
Last Transfer DateOct 25, 2024
Transfer Doc0000020378
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address42 E CEDAR ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 E CEDAR ST 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179

Mortgage

Document Number0033504083
DateDec 1, 2021
Instrument2133504083
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueNov 8, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address42 E CEDAR ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0027012426
DateSep 27, 2021
Instrument2127012426
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD
TypeBank
AddressBROOKFIELD, IL 60513
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.12%
Type Change DateOct 1, 2036
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change7.12%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate7.12%

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address42 E CEDAR ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024604214
DateSep 3, 2021
Instrument2124604214
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43219
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueJun 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.62%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2036
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change7.62%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate7.62%

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address42 E CEDAR ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179
Document Number1833106147
Instrument DateNov 20, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address42 E CEDAR ST #1 CHICAGO IL 606111179, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1179

Mortgage

Document Number1833106147
DateNov 27, 2018
Instrument33106147
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressWESTMONT, IL 60559
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$83,605 (+0.73%) Land $47,295 Building $36,310$836,050 (+0.73%) Land $472,950 Building $363,100
2023$16,253.00 (+2.84%)
2022$15,804.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$82,998 Land $38,079 Building $44,919$829,980 Land $380,790 Building $449,190

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1981 · 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.

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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