Cook County property record for 4740 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,845 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-27-316-023 |
| Primary APN | 13-27-316-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,732 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4740 W ALTGELD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | S S (HAYES) (KELVYN) (GROVE) ADD TO CHICAGO SUB IN SW SEC 27-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAYES KELVYN GROVE |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 190900 |
4740 W Altgeld St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4740 W ALTGELD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60639-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995218 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $29,000 Land $14,669 Building $14,331 | $290,000 Land $146,690 Building $143,310 | |
| 2023 | $5,845.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,676.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,004 Land $11,834 Building $19,170 | $310,040 Land $118,340 Building $191,700 |
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 4740 W Altgeld St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4740 W Altgeld 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 |
|---|
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 947 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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