452 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 452 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Square Footage1,390 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$372,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$5,630.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-116-013
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-116-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,390 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,390 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool Pool Type

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address452 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2728
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(DUNCANS) RESUB OF BLK 5 IN TAYLOR & KREIGHS SUB OF E H NW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionKREIGHS SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1010
Census Tract842600

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-04-116-013

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address452 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2728
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 23, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201633056
Prior Transfer DateAug 21, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000077842
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$37,000 (+23.33%) Land $2,480 Building $34,520$370,000 (+23.33%) Land $24,800 Building $345,200
2023$5,630.00 (+3%)
2022$5,466.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption$30,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $26,900$300,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $269,000
2021$5,363.00 Homeowner's exemption$30,000 Land $3,100 Building $26,900$300,000 Land $31,000 Building $269,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.

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