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4943 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4943 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,077 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,965 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill$407 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-09-211-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-09-211-020
Alternative APN
  • 20-09-211-020-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
1st Floor Area1,077 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1893
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,965 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4943 S SHIELDS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-4538
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeM1-2
Legal Description(GILBERT) (CANFIELDS) & W W (CROCKERS) SUB OF WH SW N E SEC 09-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionGILBERT CANFIELDS & W W CROCKERS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract835600

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

4943 S Shields Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2013.

Source: Cook County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address6830 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-6651
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201326104
Prior Transfer DateOct 17, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000047032
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$2,372 Land $2,372$23,720 Land $23,720
2023$407.00 (-40.15%)
2022$680.00 (+2.41%)$3,306 (-) Land $1,927 Building $1,379$33,060 (-) Land $19,270 Building $13,790
2021$664.00$3,306 Land $1,927 Building $1,379$33,060 Land $19,270 Building $13,790

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4943 S Shields 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 4943 S Shields 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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