4855 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4855 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60644

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,038 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.094 acres (4,092 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$217,533 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$4,283 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-16-409-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-16-409-019
Alternative APN
  • 16-16-409-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,038 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,092 sqft (0.094 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4855 W POLK ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60644-5238
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HOPSONS) SUB OF LTS 163-164 & 169 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB OF N PT OF SEC 16-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionHOPSONS SUB
Legal Lot Number163,1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract831400

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 Record
Mailing Address2401 NW 23RD ST, 1A1, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107-2448
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202430294
Record UpdatedSep 20, 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$27,000 (+2.8%) Land $6,547 Building $20,453$270,000 (+2.8%) Land $65,470 Building $204,530
2023$4,283.00 (+3.58%)
2022$4,135.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$26,265 Land $5,319 Building $20,946$262,650 Land $53,190 Building $209,460

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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