Cook County property record for 4522 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,728 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,319 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-05-305-039 |
| Primary APN | 20-05-305-039 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,728 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,450 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4522 S MCDOWELL AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-3261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B2-2 |
| 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 | 9,8 |
| 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.
4522 S McDowell Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4522 S MCDOWELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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 | Aug 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200840105 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039086 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $25,000 Land $3,270 Building $21,730 | $250,000 Land $32,700 Building $217,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,319.00 (-0.53%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,326.00 (+4.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $24,999 (-) Land $5,177 Building $19,822 | $249,990 (-) Land $51,770 Building $198,220 |
| 2021 | $1,263.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $24,999 Land $5,177 Building $19,822 | $249,990 Land $51,770 Building $198,220 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4522 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 4522 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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