4539 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4539 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeGeneral Industrial
Detailsbuilt 1990
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$525,000 (Jul 2010)
Tax Bill$735 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-05-306-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-05-306-009
Alternative APN
  • 20-05-306-009-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address4539 S MCDOWELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > General Industrial
Local Zoning CodeM3-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionS E GROSS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1-5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
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

4539 S McDowell Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2010.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1400 W 46TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3225
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 SaleJul 13, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 13, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201033039
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4539 S MCDOWELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024957036
DateSep 6, 2022
Instrument2224957036
Lender
NameAMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60602
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueSep 10, 2027
Interest
Rate4.95%

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$8,231 Land $7,813 Building $418$32,924 Land $31,252 Building $1,672
2023$735.00 (-2.65%)
2022$755.00 (+2.3%)$3,674 (-) Land $3,125 Building $549$14,696 (-) Land $12,500 Building $2,196
2021$738.00$3,674 Land $3,125 Building $549$14,696 Land $12,500 Building $2,196

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4539 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 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.

Wildfire

The area around 4539 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 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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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