Cook County property record for 445 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $761 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-122-006 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-122-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Street Address | 445 W ROOT ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | DUNCANS RESUBDIVISION BLK 2 LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNCANS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| 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 assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 447 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2729 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998187 |
| 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 | $3,110 (-13.73%) Land $2,480 Building $630 | $31,100 (-13.73%) Land $24,800 Building $6,300 | |
| 2023 | $761.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $741.00 (+2.35%) | $3,605 (-) Land $3,100 Building $505 | $36,050 (-) Land $31,000 Building $5,050 |
| 2021 | $724.00 | $3,605 Land $3,100 Building $505 | $36,050 Land $31,000 Building $5,050 |
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 |
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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 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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