Cook County property record for 459 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
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| Lot Size | 5,456 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,151.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 20-04-122-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,456 sqft (0.125 acres) |
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| Street Address | 459 W ROOT ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-2729 |
| Property Usage | Vacant Land Property Usage |
| Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | (DUNCANS) RESUB OF BLK 5 IN TAYLOR & KREIGHS SUB OF E H NW SEC 04-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KREIGHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 842600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-04-122-001
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 458 W 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2711 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200733056 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 02, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000050 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,184 (+5%) Land $8,184 | $81,840 (+5%) Land $81,840 | |
| 2023 | $1,151.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,122.00 (+2.28%) | $5,456 (-) Land $5,456 | $54,560 (-) Land $54,560 |
| 2021 | $1,097.00 | $5,456 Land $5,456 | $54,560 Land $54,560 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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