Cook County property record for 4540 N Oakview St, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,339 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,685 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-14-113-006 |
| Primary APN | 12-14-113-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,339 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4540 N OAKVIEW ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-4136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (SCHORSCH) (FOREST) VIEW (UNIT3) SUB OF PT NW SEC 14-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHORSCH FOREST VIEW UNIT3 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 760802 |
4540 N Oakview St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4540 N OAKVIEW ST, CHICAGO, IL 60656-4136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998267 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050182 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4540 N OAKVIEW ST, CHICAGO, IL 60656-4136 |
| Document Number | 1827755008 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4540 N OAKVIEW ST CHICAGO IL 606564136, CHICAGO, IL 60656-4136 |
| Document Number | 1827755008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27755008 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $38,487 Land $15,848 Building $22,639 | $384,870 Land $158,480 Building $226,390 | |
| 2023 | $6,685.00 (+2.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,495.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 Land $12,678 Building $22,322 | $350,000 Land $126,780 Building $223,220 |
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 4540 N Oakview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 4540 N Oakview St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 741 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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