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4837 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4837 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details9 bd · 4 ba · 3,290 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill$2,545 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-110-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-110-016
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-110-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms17 Rooms
Units8 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,290 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4837 S LAFLIN ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-4370
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 1 & 2 OF KAYS SUB OF NW OF & SH OF NW NW SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionKAYS SUB
Legal Block1,2
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract611200

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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4837 S LAFLIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4370
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2007
Deed Document Number200826044
Prior Transfer DateSep 22, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000000659
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$18,391 (+53.27%) Land $1,875 Building $16,516$183,910 (+53.27%) Land $18,750 Building $165,160
2023$2,545.00 (+2.58%)
2022$2,481.00 (+2.86%)$11,999 (-) Land $2,968 Building $9,031$119,990 (-) Land $29,680 Building $90,310
2021$2,412.00$11,999 Land $2,968 Building $9,031$119,990 Land $29,680 Building $90,310

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

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

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 697 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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