Cook County property record for 451 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
| Square Footage | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,710 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,532.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 20-03-220-019 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,710 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
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| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 451 E 42ND ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-2711 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LTS B-F IN HIGGINS LAFLIN & FURBERS SUB OF PART OF NH OF LYING W OF VINCENNES AVE SH SW NE SEC 03-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | FURBERS SUB |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 380200 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-03-220-019
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2022 | Correction Deed |
| May 06, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 04, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 04, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 07, 1995 |
| Deed Doc Number | 200272399 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039184 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 08, 2022 |
| Property Address | 451 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2711 |
| Document Number | 0022010079 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2222010079 |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 451 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2711 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 451 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2711 |
| Document Number | 0012639184 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2212639184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 451 E 42ND ST, 451, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2711 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 451 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2711 |
| Document Number | 0012639185 |
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| Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2212639185 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 352 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 (+85%) Land $12,985 Building $24,015 | $370,000 (+85%) Land $129,850 Building $240,150 | |
| 2023 | $3,532.00 (+3.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,420.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,000 Land $12,985 Building $7,015 | $200,000 Land $129,850 Building $70,150 |
451 E 42nd St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| 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.
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