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4855 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4855 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,775 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$2,372 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-108-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-108-019
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-108-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,394 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1897
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,775 sqft (0.064 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4855 S ASHLAND AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-4234
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Other
Local Zoning CodeB3-2
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 3 & 4 IN KAYS ADD TO CHICAGO SUB OF NW OF & SH OF NW NW SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionKAYS ADD
Legal Block3,4
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
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

4855 S Ashland Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2022.

Source: Cook County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address47 W POLK ST, 552, CHICAGO, IL 60605-2082
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2022
Deed SaleDec 28, 2022
Prior SaleJun 22, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202233276
Prior Transfer DateNov 16, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000033276
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 28, 2022
Property Address4855 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4234
Document Number0036233276
Instrument DateNov 19, 2022
Instrument2236233276
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 6, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address47 W POLK ST # 552, 552, CHICAGO, IL 60605-2000

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$12,000 Land $1,665 Building $10,335$120,000 Land $16,650 Building $103,350
2023$2,372.00 (+2.42%)
2022$2,316.00 (+8.02%)$9,499 (-) Land $2,636 Building $6,863$94,990 (-) Land $26,360 Building $68,630
2021$2,144.00$9,499 Land $2,636 Building $6,863$94,990 Land $26,360 Building $68,630

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4855 S Ashland 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 4855 S Ashland 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 1,183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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