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4518 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4518 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,278 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$2,887 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-319-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-319-030
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-319-030-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,278 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4518 S UNION AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3414
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SOUTH) (CHICAGO) (LAND) & (BUILDING) ASSN SUB OF WH OF NH SH OF SW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CHICAGO LAND & BUILDING
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4010
Census Tract842600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

4518 S Union Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2007.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4518 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3414
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 29, 2007
Transfer Doc0000008103
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$24,000 Land $1,860 Building $22,140$240,000 Land $18,600 Building $221,400
2023$2,887.00 (+3.37%)
2022$2,793.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption$17,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $13,900$170,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $139,000
2021$2,748.00 Homeowner's exemption$17,000 Land $3,100 Building $13,900$170,000 Land $31,000 Building $139,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4518 S Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 4518 S Union 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 862 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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