4547 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4547 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$245,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$3,165 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Oct 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-320-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-320-017
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-320-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,100 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4547 S UNION AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3415
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 Block2
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
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

4547 S Union Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4547 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3415
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 6, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE
Oct 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
PEOPLEFIRST BANK
Oct 28, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202623085
Prior Transfer DateSep 26, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000708
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 6, 2026
Property Address4547 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3415
Document Number0000023085
Instrument DateApr 21, 2026
Instrument2026.23085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2026
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$37,117.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address4547 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3415

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4547 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3415
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2021
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60602-4717

Mortgage

Document Number0028155280
DateOct 8, 2021
Instrument2128155280
Lender
NamePEOPLEFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressJOLIET, IL 60435
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 28, 2019
Property Address4547 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3415
Document Number1930144012
Instrument DateSep 16, 2019
Instrument30144012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2019
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$120.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4547 S UNION ST CHICAGO IL 60609, CHICAGO, IL 60609

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$22,000 Land $1,890 Building $20,110$220,000 Land $18,900 Building $201,100
2023$3,165.00 (+2.59%)
2022$3,085.00 (+2.29%)$15,000 (-) Land $3,150 Building $11,850$150,000 (-) Land $31,500 Building $118,500
2021$3,016.00$15,000 Land $3,150 Building $11,850$150,000 Land $31,500 Building $118,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4547 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 4547 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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