Cook County property record for 4514 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 700 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (1,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $763 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-05-305-036 |
| Primary APN | 20-05-305-036 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Lot Area | 1,450 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Street Address | 4514 S MCDOWELL AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C3-2 |
| Legal Description | S E (GROSS) SUB OF SW SW SEC 05-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROSS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| 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.
4514 S McDowell Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 622 O TOOLE DR, MINOOKA, IL 60447-9403 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20084222 |
| 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 | $4,706 Land $4,350 Building $356 | $18,824 Land $17,400 Building $1,424 | |
| 2023 | $763.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2022 | $743.00 (+2.2%) | $3,617 (-) Land $3,262 Building $355 | $14,468 (-) Land $13,048 Building $1,420 |
| 2021 | $727.00 | $3,617 Land $3,262 Building $355 | $14,468 Land $13,048 Building $1,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4514 S McDowell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · 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.
The area around 4514 S McDowell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
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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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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