Cook County property record for 4455 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-415-011 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-415-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,760 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4455 S SHIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-3667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | VAN H (HIGGINS) SUB OF 25 ACS S OF & ADJ N 60 ACS OF VAC OF COOPERS SUB OF N1/4 OF ALL PART LYING S OF N 60 RDS OF SE SEC 04- |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGGINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 835500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fuller Park listed 2002 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 02001347 |
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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 | 1130 DRIFTWOOD TRL, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-5063 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202518040 |
| 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 | $17,000 (+161.54%) Land $1,656 Building $15,344 | $170,000 (+161.54%) Land $16,560 Building $153,440 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $6,500 (-) Land $2,208 Building $4,292 | $65,000 (-) Land $22,080 Building $42,920 |
| 2021 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $6,500 Land $2,208 Building $4,292 | $65,000 Land $22,080 Building $42,920 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 862 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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