Cook County property record for 439 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-122-008 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-122-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,088 sqft (0.071 acres) |
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| Street Address | 439 W ROOT ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-2729 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNCANS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 842600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2729 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201029007 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,479 (-20.01%) Land $2,479 | $24,790 (-20.01%) Land $24,790 | |
| 2023 | $654.00 (+2.67%) | ||
| 2022 | $637.00 (+2.25%) | $3,099 (-) Land $3,099 | $30,990 (-) Land $30,990 |
| 2021 | $623.00 | $3,099 Land $3,099 | $30,990 Land $30,990 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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