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4944 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4944 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 1979
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$20,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill$1,633 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-213-039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-213-039
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-213-039-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address4944 S HALSTED ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeM2-2
Legal Description(LIBRARY) SUB IN NE SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionLIBRARY SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract612200

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 assessment roll, 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 File
Mailing Address6407 S LECLAIRE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5732
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 3, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200429151
Last Transfer DateApr 5, 2020
Transfer Doc0000022055
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 11, 2021
Property Address4944 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Document Number0007022055
Instrument DateApr 5, 2020
Instrument2107022055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address77 W WASHINGTON ST # ST1115, 77, CHICAGO, IL 60602-2801

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address64407 SOUTH LECLAIR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608

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$6,960 (-10.09%) Land $6,250 Building $710$27,840 (-10.09%) Land $25,000 Building $2,840
2023$1,633.00 (+2.58%)
2022$1,592.00 (+2.31%)$7,741 (-) Land $7,031 Building $710$30,964 (-) Land $28,124 Building $2,840
2021$1,556.00$7,741 Land $7,031 Building $710$30,964 Land $28,124 Building $2,840

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

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 457 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 USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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